Senior Practitioner

Permanent Full-Time Position 

Located at  DVConnect Central Office (Brisbane,QLD)

Senior Practitioner Position Overview

In collaboration with the Mensline Team Leader, the Senior Practitioner provides guidance to the Mensline Counsellors through the delivery of constructive practice mentoring and debriefing, staff performance reviews, and compliance with HSQF standards. In addition, the Senior Practitioner will encourage reflective practice to support the quality and consistency of the Mensline Counsellors professional risk and safety assessments, and if appropriate, maintain perpetrator accountability. The Senior Practitioner is also expected to engage in crisis calls, complete accurate assessments, deliver appropriate responses to manage the caller's safety and maintain all client records and reporting to a high standard.

In addition, the Senior Practitioner is required to adapt a flexible approach in undertaking quality and training activities such as, but not limited to, supporting the clinical induction and onboarding of new team members, as well as the supporting the skill development of current team members. 

Role requirements

1. Tertiary qualification(s) in Psychology or Social Work or other similar qualification(s) or other qualifications and experience/expertise acceptable to DVConnect.
2. Minimum 2 years' experience in the provision of counselling, men's behavioural support and/or crisis support. 
3. Knowledge in the area of gender-based violence, specifically with those that use domestic and family violence.
4. Ability to distinguish between individuals who perpetrate violence, those who experience it and effectively respond to such assessments.
5. Experience in supporting a team - desirable.  
6. Knowledge and understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Act 2012, Domestic Violence Orders and Child Protection Act 1999 (or ability to rapidly acquire).
7. Confident ability to manage competing tasks within agreed timeframes. 
8. Effective interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution and consultation skills using a range of contemporary practices.

Remuneration and Benefits 

• Social Community Home Care Disability Award Level 5 (dependent on qualifications and experience) + superannuation. 
• Salary package up to $15,990 per financial year.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Regular staff wellness activities.
• Family friendly and inclusive team environment.

All candidates will be treated on their merits. For more information about the position, please email recruitment@dvconnect.org or phone Nat (Talent Acquisition Specialist) on 0402 573 252.

Job ad closes 18/04/2024.

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.