No day is the same in Save the Children Australia's After Hours Domestic/Family Violence Response in Mount Isa. In this varied and challenging role, you'll focus on supporting the needs of people who have experienced domestic and family violence that has led to a police call-out. We need you to prioritise client safety, working predominantly with women and their children.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We've been working with families and communities in Queensland as a trusted support for children for nearly 70 years. More information on our work in Queensland is available here.

Where you come in:

In this casual role, you'll provide culturally appropriate, immediate support for people who have experienced domestic and/or family violence. You'll also support our specialist DV team delivering healing programs and providing ongoing support for people who have experienced domestic and family violence and/or sexual violence. You'll be based in Mount Isa, as part of the Domestic/Family Violence Services team across the Gulf, reporting to the Team Leader.

Your shifts will primarily be between the hours of Sunday-Friday 8pm-12am and Saturday 4pm-12am. There may be some requirement for rostered after hours on call and limited weekday hours by negotiation.

You will make an impact by:

• Immediately supporting victims in need of protection following DFV police call-outs
• Providing practical and emotional support to victims
• Referring to specialist services when and if required
• Routinely conducting risk assessments where domestic and family violence is identified
• Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders

If we could compose the perfect you…

… You're committed to making a positive impact within the community. Your cultural awareness and knowledge, coupled with your connections and familiarity with existing services, will see you be aware of issues and identify emerging trends. You're flexible to attend various locations, where it is safe to do so, to provide the required support to meet the needs of your clients.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated ability to provide support services, particularly to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children
• Understanding of relevant legislation as it relates to domestic, family and sexual violence and information sharing guidelines
• Outstanding client engagement and interpersonal skills
• Class C Driver's licence

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. What we offer you:

• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Opportunity to complete relevant Certificate and / or Diploma courses
• Award rate salary with loadings and penalties for working nights

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.

Position Description - After Hours DFV Support Worker

If you have further questions, please call Alice Saville on 0408 375 916 or email: [email protected], using the subject line: After Hours DFV Support Worker - Mount Isa enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Or pop in and visit us at our Mt Isa office: Overlander Shopping Centre, 121 Marian St, Mount Isa QLD 4825

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.