We are looking for a skilled professional who can think outside the box to join our domestic violence team.
As the Women’s Advocate you will work alongside YFS’ men’s behaviour change program to provide support to those who have experienced violence and abuse.
Through advocacy, support and information you will enhance the safety and well-being of victim-survivors and resource them to thrive in a future free of violence and abuse.
As part of an energetic, supportive team working to increase safety for women and children, you will benefit from a shared learning environment, positive team and organisational culture, and a dedication to your wellbeing as you undertake this challenging work.
About the job
Role location: Jimboomba and Slacks Creek
Role type: Full-time – 9 day per fortnight
Pay range: $89,042 – $93,073 a year based on experience, with salary sacrificing available
You will:
- Provide emotional and practical support to address issues arising for those who have experienced abuse during a man’s time on the program.
- Identify and assess risk and resource women to develop and follow their safety plans.
- Link women and children to relevant services to address health, parenting, financial, employment support, legal, and other counselling needs.
- Work closely with Behaviour Change Facilitators to enable on-going assessment of risk and safety.
- Undertake Court Support one day per fortnight at Beaudesert Court and one 10-7pm shift per week.
Why join us
- Join Logan’s leading community services organisation that’s been backing vulnerable people for 36 years.
- Be part of a an energetic, dedicated and supportive team working to increase the safety of women and children.
- Benefit from a shared learning environment, positive team and organisational culture and a dedication to your wellbeing as you undertake this challenging work,.
- Take on an exciting opportunity to work alongside a men’s behaviour change program and an opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight opportunity.
About you
Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from www.yfs.org.au/about/jobs-yfs, ideally you will bring the following: an understanding of gendered violence, a team approach to enhancing the safety of women and children, a deep understanding of the impacts of domestic abuse, reflective practice and cultural awareness.
Interested?
Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at http://www.yfs.org.au/workwithus/application-process
Send us your resume and a one-page covering letter outlining what you will bring to the job to [email protected].
If you have any questions about the role please contact Sarah Vuzem on [email protected]
Closing date: This position will remain open for applications until it is filled.
In this role you are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
About us
At YFS, we make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people living in the Logan and surrounding area. And we want our staff to thrive, too. So we offer great opportunities to develop your career.
We’re serious about your professional development. Half of our managers have been employed from within. And we empower each other to make decisions and try new ways of working.
We know that a happy workplace thrives. We recognise that staff have their own needs, so we encourage you to bring the entire you to work. Depending on your role, we support a number of flexible work arrangements.
Also, we offer great employment benefits including above-average pay rates, generous salary packaging (exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax) and counselling support.
To find out more about working with us, head to www.yfs.org.au/workwithus.