• Part Time Position/s available
• Close to the Brisbane CBD with on-site parking
• You will be joining a family friendly, caring and committed team

We are seeking flexible, friendly and motivated staff to join our amazing team and fill a number of shifts on our Womensline.

Your New Role

As a Crisis Intervention Counsellor your new role will involve being the primary point of contact for the majority of our callers on the Womensline.

You will:

• Provide information and referral
• Provide Crisis Counselling and intervention support
• Advocate for clients to access appropriate support and referral pathways
• Arrange safe accommodation for women and children

The majority of shifts we are currently seeking to fill are in the evening, with a finish time of 11pm at the latest.

What you need to succeed

• Tertiary qualifications in the areas of Social and Behavioural Sciences or consideration will be given to other appropriate qualification(s) with 2+yrs experience.
• Demonstrated ability in working with women who have experienced domestic and family violence preferably within in a crisis context
• Demonstrated understanding of feminist practice and how this is used as a framework to understand and respond to the gendered nature of violence against women and children
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of cultural and social groups
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and high demand work environment, maintain composure and effective engagement with clients in crisis
• Knowledge or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of services within the domestic violence sector, including services that provide legal assistance, housing options and domestic violence support throughout Queensland
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, however with highly developed team work skills and with a flexible, friendly and positive approach
• Sound IT skills and experience working with a variety of databases
• Some flexibility with hours and number of shifts can be provided, however the ability to work a variety of shifts including at least 1 overnight shift a fortnight is a requirement for these roles.

Why join DVConnect?

• Friendly, supportive and passionate team who are making a difference in the lives of people impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence
• Family friendly workplace with flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits including salary packaging, meal and entertainment card and discount program available.
• 3 week training and induction program and opportunity for on-going professional development
• On-site parking
• EAP and professional supervision provided

DVConnect is an equal opportunity employer and we encouraged applications from those who are under-represented in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated on their merits. Please note those applications without a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and/or the right to work in Australia cannot be considered. We thank you for your application however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

For more information refer to the POSITION DESCRIPTION.