About UsRelationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is a leading provider of relationship and family support services. We believe healthy relationships are essential for the well-being of children, families and communities. We are committed to offering professional development for our practitioners and offer client services from more than 30 centres across Queensland. We are champions of work-life balance and offer a supportive team environment. We can consider flexible work arrangements for this role, paid parental leave and additional benefits such as medical insurance discounts and salary packaging arrangements.About the RoleWe’re looking for a part time Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Support Worker, located at our Upper Mount Gravatt venue on the basis of 15 hours per week. Work days/hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant.The purpose of this role is to provide expert DFV support, assessment and service delivery guidance to employees and clients engaged in the FRC. The key responsibilities of this position include:Provide support and guidance to clients and employees, by applying a theoretical knowledge of domestic and family violence, specifically social justice, social constructionist, feminist perspectives and other relevant models, that support frameworks that are culturally sensitive and appropriate for both our first nation’s people and CALD groups. Provide therapeutic crisis counselling to individuals affected by domestic and family violence by employing contemporary theoretical and evidence-based approaches to inform counselling treatment for individuals.Maintain documentation and processes to assist in the referral suitability of the FRC, including consideration of any available FDR and DFV service delivery requirements.Provide therapeutic counselling as required to individuals affected by domestic and family violence.Please note that the position holder may be required to work an evening shift (12pm to 8pm) weekly, with some flexibility needed in order to meet business requirements.The salary being offered is $80,963.60 to $ 94,619.10 per annum, pro rata, to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation.About You To be successful in this position, you must have:A relevant tertiary qualificationsA high level of experience and understanding of DFV theoretical frameworks and models for both victims and/or perpetrators.A highly developed understanding of theoretical frameworks and models of culturally appropriate family dispute mediationThe ability to relate to a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds, including cross-cultural communicationWhat We Can Offer YouWork-life balance and flexible working hoursAdditional annual leave over the Christmas period, annual leave loading and study leaveA supportive team environment and opportunity for professional developmentSalary packaging options available of up to $15,900, which will significantly increase the value of take-home payPaid parental leave and additional benefits such as medical insurance discountHow to ApplyTo apply, send us your resume and a cover letter, outlining your demonstrated experience in each area and please mention in your cover letter which venue you are applying for. Applications can be submitted by clicking the Apply Now button below! Applications close at 4pm Monday 09 October 2023 AUDUpper Mount Gravatt4122