Domestic Violence Women’s Advocate – various contract positions

 

Are you experienced or interested in working with women who have been impacted by domestic and family violence? 

 

As a result of additional resourcing and a change to the practice model,  the Domestic Violence Prevention Centre (DVPC) is looking to fill a number of contract positions (10 months) for Women’s Advocates working in our Gold Coast location. These positions are suitable for experienced workers as a new graduate with relevant qualifications or with transferable skills and an interest in working in a specialist DV service. 

We encourage and will consider applications from both emerging and experienced practitioners to work with women to deliver an individualised response to domestic violence risk, safety and well-being. 

Responses that a Women’s Advocate will provide in this role may include information, advocacy, individual or group responses, either via phone or in-person along with referrals to external services and agencies to meet the woman’s identified needs.

DVPC is a specialist Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) service based on the Gold Coast.  It provides domestic and family violence responses to women, children and young people and delivers the Men’s DV Education and Intervention program in partnership with Queensland Corrective Services. DVPC offers services from Beenleigh to the border of New South Wales.

We offer employees:

·         A dynamic workplace that values innovation and quality practice

·         A commitment to staff well-being and professional development through Employee Assistance Programs, Supervision and Training & Development

·         5 weeks annual leave

·         Salary sacrificing options

Salary and Conditions: SCHADS Award SACS level 4 (Emergent)  or Level 5 (experienced) depending on the position.  

The Pay point will be determined by the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.

DVPC work hours are 36.25 per week. 

 

To make an application you must download the position descriptions for the following:

 

Emerging Advocate – suitable for those with limited experience in the sector, new graduates or those with transferable skills, 

or

Women’s Advocate- suitable for those with more than 2 years working as a specialist domestic violence practitioner 

 

from our website -(see About us/ working with us) 

 

 or at:

 

 https://domesticviolence.com.au/about-us/job-opportunities/

 

To be considered for interview applicants must provide ALL of the following :

 

1. A written response to each of the key selection criteria listed in the position description, of no more than 3 A4 pages detailing relevant skills and experience ( The PD is available for download from the website)

2.  A current resume 

3. Evidence of Educational Qualifications 

4. Names and contact details of 2 Referee’s 

5. Completed Application Form ( download from website)

6. Completed Declaration Form ( download from website)

 

Applications must be made electronically and in writing and be received by 9 am Monday 31st October 2022. Late applications will not be considered for interview.

 

Applications must be emailed directly to:

 [email protected]

 

Please note:

Enquiries about the position can be directed to  [email protected] 

Interstate applicants are invited to apply

Applicants who have been unsuccessful in  previous rounds for similar positions are invited to reapply. A new application must be submitted. 

The interviews for this position will take place in early November 2022 in person or on Zoom