• Experienced Domestic and Family Violence Caseworker
• Brisbane South Location
• Six (6) Month Locum Position (with the possibility of extension)
• 30.4 hours (4 days) per week 

Koongoora Inc is a supported Accommodation Program for Women & Children escaping domestic & family violence.

The D&F Violence Case Worker is required to work within a feminist framework as a member of a team, supporting and empowering women and their children who are in crisis as a result of domestic violence.

The Domestic and Family Violence Case Worker position

• Provides assistance to women and children accessing the refuge.
• Works within a Case Management, Strengths Based framework.
• Contributes to the general empowerment of women and her children while assisting them to make informed decisions.
• Provides emotional and practical support within a safe environment.
• Provides basic information and education on women’s rights and options, and Domestic Violence and its impacts.
• Participate in the maintenance of a client focused, accountable and effective organisation, which reflects its values and philosophy in it’s operations.

Although we have a specifically designated Child Support worker, all workers are expected to engage with children and be responsive to their needs.

The successful applicant will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Services and/or experience working in the DFV sector.
• Ability to work on call and flexible hours when required.
• Current (or eligible for) Qld Working with Children Check - Blue Card
• Current driver’s licence.

Please see attached Position Description for more details.

To be successful you must provide a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and your suitability for the position.

Please submit a covering letter and resume to Tracey.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTIQ.

Please Note: “It is a genuine requirement of this position, that it be filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25,104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1991”.

A position description is attached.