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DVConnect

Counsellor Support Worker

Brisbane

PART TIME

November 8, 2024

** It is a genuine requirement of this position to be filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1991. **
Position Overview
  • Employment Term: Permanent part-time (0.4 - 0.9 FTE)
  • Location: In office, Brisbane City QLD
  • Remuneration: SCHADS 3 ($37.72 - $40.45 p/hr), shift loading (where applicable) plus superannuation. Salary packaging is available.
  • Commencement: Group intake 1(18/11/2024). Group intake 2 group intake (25/11/2025).
  • Onboarding training schedule: Week 1 (Mon-Fri) 9 am-5 pm. Week 2 & 3 (Mon-Fri) buddy shifts across 24/7 roster. We kindly ask that you have full availability and flexibility to complete the initial 3-week training period.
The Counsellor Support Worker's role is to support the service users' journey to safety. Counsellor Support Workers are integral members of the Womensline team as they contribute to the delivery of domestic and family violence support to Queensland women by answering calls with compassion and immediately facilitating practical needs for service users as directed. Counsellor Support Workers assist Crisis Intervention Counsellors and the broader team by triaging calls, acting on client-related tasks such as arranging emergency accommodation and travel and assisting with referral pathway procedures. Counsellor Support Workers also contribute to the safety of service users through the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of work (e.g., concise database entries and prompt action to allocated tasks).
What you will bring:
  • More than 1 year of professional experience in the social and community service sector.
  • Exceptional and effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  • Confident IT and telephone communication skills with proven ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
  • Ability to remain calm in sensitive situations – experience in a fast-paced environment is highly regarded.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the effects, causes and dynamics of domestic and family violence.
  • Build, maintain, and enhance relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including both government and non-government organisations.
  • Empathy and cultural awareness when engaging with diverse groups; including working towards supportive and culturally safe spaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Positive Notice Blue Card.
  • Willingness to obtain a national police check facilitated by DV Connect before commencing employment.
  • Valid photo ID.
  • Right to work in Australia.
  • Flexibility across 24/7 roster.
Desirable
  • Tertiary qualification (or working towards completion) in relevant areas such as social, behavioural, and criminology sciences OR obtained appropriate social and community services certifications.
  • Current knowledge or willingness learn about Queensland Domestic Violence Legislation Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012).
What's in it for you?
  • Boost your take-home pay! Salary package up to $15,990 per financial year.
  • Receive best-practice clinical supervision and supportive 1:1 catch-ups with your dedicated Team Leader.
  • Access free professional and confidential mental health and wellbeing support for personal and work-related issues through EAP Brisbane.
  • Inclusive team environment.
  • Regular staff wellness activities.
About us!
DVConnect is a leading provider of evidence-based and trauma-informed services for people impacted by all forms of personal violent crime, including those who use and experience violence in their relationships. Our purpose is to create pathways for a life free from violence and fear.
To learn more about DVConnect, visit https://www.dvconnect.org/
For more information about the role please email recruitment@dvconnect.org.
Please note that while our standard practice is to communicate with all candidates about the status or outcome of their applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates. Thank you for your understanding.
DVConnect is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land in which we live and work and, therefore, support their right to self-determination. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employee diversity, such as gender, age, culture, disability (physical or mental health), religion, sexual orientation, etc., is recognised and celebrated.
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