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Shift Leader Womensline

DVConnect
  • Exciting opportunity to lead a passionate team of counsellors
  • Permanent Part Time position (2 days fortnight - weekends) and opportunity for additional shifts/hours
  • On-site parking; family friendly work environment with generous salary packaging options

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced counsellor with some leadership experience to join our team supporting our amazing group of counsellors in delivering the DVConnect Womensline and Queensland Sexual Assault Helpline.

This role will involve providing support, development and coordination of work activities for our team of on-shift crisis counsellors and providing advice and decisions on more complex issues. This role will also oversee and take calls across a number of our services including the Queensland Sexual Assault Helpline and our Mensline.

Shifts

We are currently looking for a shift leader to permanently work 2 shifts per fortnight Saturday and Sunday 4pm-11pm. The successful applicant will need to be able to commit to a couple of weeks initial training and some flexibility can be provided. We would also consider applicants who would be interested in a dual role of shift leader and Crisis Intervention Counsellor if they are seeking more hours.

What you need to succeed?

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, counselling, behavioural or social sciences.
  • Minimum of 2yrs experience supporting people impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence.
  • Supervisory/leadership experience and the ability to support, engage and motivate a team to deliver a high level of service in a demanding and complex work environment.
  • Solid interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Effective time management and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and demanding work environment.
  • Positive, friendly and flexible team member
  • Current Positive notice blue card
  • Right to Work in Australia

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a National Police Check, Working with Children Check (Blue Card), referee checks and proof of eligibility to work in Australia.

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
  • Above Award conditions including paid parental leave, additional leave provisions; improved penalty rates and more generous long service leave provisions
  • Family friendly workplace
  • EAP support and Professional Supervision provided
  • Competitive salary and benefits including generous salary packaging, meal and entertainment card and discount programs available
  • Opportunity for ongoing professional development
  • On-site parking

Interested? Apply online today!

If this sounds like the role for you then don’t delay in submitting your application as this position is available now! To apply please ensure that you:

  • Review the position description
  • Submit your current CV
  • Submit a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements.

If you would like more information about the Shift Leader position please email [email protected] using the subject line: Shift Leader Womensline enquiry via EthicalJobs or phone Danielle (People & Culture Officer) on 3156 2302.

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.

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.

The position description can be located in the job advertisement on the DVConnect careers page.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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