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 Ipswich

🔹 SCHADS Level 6 + Salary Packaging + Employee Benefits

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior Worker to join our team. In this full-time role, you will provide practice mentorship, 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 supporting 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.

Mentor, and support staff, including supervising Students, Support Workers, and Graduates in alignment with Capability Frameworks.

Delivering and mentoring others to deliver case management, safety and case planning, as well as advocacy for clients in crisis.

Support the allocation of client cases and assist in prioritising team workloads.

Ensure compliance with quarterly reporting and 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 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 and therapeutic approaches.

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 experienced practitioner with experience in mentoring others and you have a passion for creating lasting change, we want to hear from you! Apply now