We are seeking flexible, friendly and motivated staff to join our amazing team and fill a variety of shifts across a 24/7 roster.

• Permanent part time position 4-8 shifts per fortnight
• Variety of shifts available
• SCHADS Award Level 4 + shift penalties + superannuation

Your New Role

As a Crisis Intervention Counsellor, you will provide domestic and family violence support services to Queensland women through information and referral, crisis counselling, safety planning, advocacy and providing safe accommodation and travel.

You will be responsible for making professionals assessments of caller needs and taking all reasonable action to meet these needs within the operating framework and principles of DVConnect.

Our Crisis Intervention Counsellors also respond to incoming calls on the Queensland Sexual Assault line and at times on DVConnect’s Mensline.

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary Qualification (of minimum 3 years duration) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or relevant field
• OR other relevant qualifications with substantial experience in the domestic and family violence sector
• Demonstrated ability in working with women who have experienced domestic and family violence preferably within in a crisis context
• Demonstrated understanding of feminist practice and how this is used as a framework to understand and respond to the gendered nature of violence against women and children
• 2+ years’ experience in the community sector 
• Solid IT skills
• High level of resilience and good self-care practices in place to support working in an environment that can be challenging and demanding at times
• It is a genuine requirement of this position that it be filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, referee checks, proof of eligibility to work in Australia and evidence you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations.

Why join DVConnect

• Above Award conditions including paid parental leave, additional leave provisions; improved penalty rates and more generous long service leave provisions
• Family friendly workplace
• Flexible work practices
• EAP support and Professional Supervision provided 
• Competitive salary and benefits including generous salary packaging, meal and entertainment card and discount programs available
• Opportunity for ongoing professional development

Interested? Apply online today!

If this sounds like the role for you then click on the apply button now! To apply please ensure that you:

• Submit your resume and cover letter
• Complete all application questions
• Your resume should outline your work history and details of relevant qualifications
• Your cover letter should detail why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience would be a good fit

If you would like more information about the position, please email [email protected]. Applications will be assessed and shortlisted as they are received so do not delay in applying.

DVConnect is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture of opportunity. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTIQ.