This role involves the provision of support to people affected by family violence/abuse through therapeutic counselling, advice and support, referral information, risk assessment, advocacy and facilitation of support groups. The role also involves community liaison, consultation and education to service providers from government and other non-government services, other professionals, students and the general public.

The Family Violence Practitioner/Community Educator must share the values and philosophies of Engender Equality and fulfil the legal obligations associated with this role.

This position operates under the Tasmanian Government’s Family and Sexual Violence Action Plan.

More information

For further information regarding the position, please contact:

Alina Thomas
0438 788 291
[email protected] using the subject line: Family Violence Practitioner / Community Educator enquiry via EthicalJobs

Engender Equality's commitment to diversity:

The expertise, lived experience and cultural wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, First Nations, LGBTQ, migrant, culturally diverse and women with disability are valued by Engender Equality and applicants from these groups are strongly encouraged to apply (as are people with parenting responsibilities). We recognise that this position requires a broad range of skills and as such there is some flexibility in the number of hours worked per week and the key areas of responsibility. Engender Equality encourages applicants to identify their areas of experience that best match the role and any preferred options for flexible working arrangements.

A position description is attached.