Senior Worker – Full Time

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence.

🔹 Provide practice leadership and support to a dedicated team

🔹 Full-time position based in Toowoomba

🔹 SCHADS Level 6 + Salary Packaging + Employee Benefits

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Worker to join our team. In this full-time role, you will provide practice leadership, supervision, and support to team members while also delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services to clients experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence. The Senior Worker plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of exceptional client services, while also fostering a positive and supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Team Leader in overseeing quality service delivery and supporting team development.
• Provide trauma-informed, flexible, and responsive support to clients, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Supervise, mentor, and support Casuals, Students, Support Workers, and Graduates in alignment with the PASE Capability Framework.
• Lead case management, safety planning, and advocacy efforts for clients in crisis.
• Support the allocation of client cases and assist in prioritising team workloads.
• Provide guidance and expertise in the coordination of brokerage budgets to meet client needs.
• Ensure compliance with organisational practice frameworks, policies, and legislative requirements.
• Lead by example in upholding DVAC’s organisational values, fostering a positive and safe work environment.
• Participate in the ongoing development and implementation of best practices within the team and broader organisation.

About You:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in human services (e.g., social work, psychology, community services).
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a specialist field related to domestic, family, and sexual violence.
• Experience in leadership and mentoring frontline staff, with a focus on trauma-informed practice.
• Strong knowledge of gender-based violence risk assessment, safety planning, crisis support, and case management.
• Ability to engage with clients in a compassionate and client-centred manner, ensuring their recovery and empowerment.
• Familiarity with the Domestic & Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and related legislation.
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work autonomously and handle multiple priorities.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.

Why Join Us?
🌟 Make a meaningful difference by providing essential support to clients affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence.
🌟 Competitive salary with salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay.
🌟 Supportive team environment with access to regular professional supervision and training.
🌟 Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
🌟 Opportunities for leadership development and career progression.

Apply Now
If you are a compassionate, experienced leader with a passion for creating lasting change, we want to hear from you! Apply now