Specialist LGBTIQA+ Family Violence Practitioner/Community Educator Engender Equality

JOB DESCRIPTION

SCHADS, Level 6 + super + salary packaging  

Full Time (negotiable), fixed term contract 

Located in either Hobart or Launceston

Engender Equality is a dynamic and professional specialist service offering counselling, support and information to people who have experienced family violence.    

Engender Equality is partnering with Working It Out, Tasmania’s LGBTIQA+ support, advocacy and education service, to provide a dedicated family violence service for LGBTIQA+ people. 

Essential requirements 

A bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Social Sciences, Counselling, Psychology or equivalent. 

Demonstrated knowledge of feminist, trauma informed and intersectional frameworks for addressing family violence in Australia.  

Demonstrated understanding of the lived experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and asexual Tasmanians, including the specific issues relevant to their experiences of family violence. 

Initiative and enthusiasm for collaborative teamwork across our committed teams. Working It Out and Engender Equality rely on small, passionate workforces to accomplish goals for our communities.  

We offer an inspiring workplace, competitive wages, flexible hours and salary packaging options.   

If you are interested in working for Engender Equality but are unsure whether you meet the criteria or are seeking any further information about the position, please contact Alina Thomas: 0438 788 291, [email protected] 

Please see the work with us page on the Engender Equality website for the full position description and selection criteria:  

https://engenderequality.org.au/get-involved/ 

Please note that applications must include an up-to-date CV and a separate document giving details on your aptitude in relation to the Experience and Skills (Selection Criteria) listed in the position description. 

The vacancy closes 11 December 2023 with interviews scheduled for the 24 January 2024.