Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner

Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner – Rockhampton CatholicCare Central Queensland – Rockhampton QLD This role offers the opportunity to create meaningful change by supporting families experiencing domestic and family violence. $46.00 plus generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay (Full‑time, 38 hours per week). Ongoing training and development opportunities. Subsidised monthly Professional Supervision. This role is incredibly rewarding as it empowers practitioners to make a real difference in the lives of families affected by domestic and family violence, providing essential support, advocacy, and safety planning to help them regain stability and security. CatholicCare Central Queensland is a leading community service provider local to Rockhampton. Specialising in the delivery of a wide range of quality social services including aged care, disability care, counselling, psychology, family relationship support and mediation and domestic and family violence response, CatholicCare Central Queensland offers diverse and rewarding careers in busy and dynamic environments. The CatholicCare Central Queensland and Helem Yumba Domestic & Family Violence Response programme provides a range of collaborative and person‑centred support interventions to adults, children and young people who are experiencing, or who are at risk of experiencing, domestic and family violence. The partnership between CatholicCare and Helem Yumba is a first for our region, ensuring that all domestic and family violence supports are provided in a culturally safe way. About the Role The Domestic and Family Practitioner aims to support the safety and wellbeing of women and children experiencing and affected by family and domestic violence through a variety of supports using a case‑management framework. Services are delivered in alignment with the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence Investment Specifications. In addition to case management, practitioners may also provide court support. Specific Services to be Delivered Undertaking a risk assessment and developing a safety plan (potentially including identifying strategies to escape and protect children). Undertaking activities to support including seeking refuge, preparation or applications for DV orders. Supporting clients to access services via appropriate referrals. Assisting with access to home security safety upgrades. Professional client advocacy. Qualifications and Experience Minimum three years’ experience within the community/human services sector. Qualification in community and human services (degree level desirable but not essential). Current C or CA class driver’s licence (QLD). Core Competencies Excellent organisational and time‑management skills. Effectively follow, implement and communicate intake processes and systems to all relevant parties. Exceptional communication skills to work collaboratively with clients, external stakeholders and diverse teams. Ability to work autonomously. Ability to provide client assessments on safety and risk. Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice and attachments relating to domestic family violence within family systems. Sound information and communication technology skills. Other Requirements Understanding of confidentiality practice within child protection and domestic and family violence legislation. Ability to work within the legal limitations around the right to confidentiality and privacy. Knowledge of issues affecting families and individuals who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, child abuse, trauma‑informed practice, suicidal ideation and self‑harm. Successful candidate must demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia and disclose any pre‑existing injury or disease that may be adversely affected by the inherent requirements of the position. So What’s Great About CatholicCare? A values‑driven organisation committed to making a difference. Supportive team culture with mentorship and professional development opportunities. Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We’re an organisation with big plans – our 430‑strong workforce continues to grow. Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives. Meaningful work where you can contribute to positive organisational change. Don’t Wait – Apply Now To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please submit: A cover letter addressing the key aspects of the role. NB: All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement. #J-18808-Ljbffr