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Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Advocate

Job No: MICAH163

Location: West End

Employment Status: Full Time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 29 Mar 2021 AEST

Program Description:

Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS) is the specialist domestic violence service for the Brisbane metropolitan region. BDVS works to provide free and confidential services to adults and children who have been impacted by domestic and family violence. BDVS has a focus achieving safety and stability for the individuals and families that we support.

Working from contemporary evidence based best practice models, BDVS provides an array of services including; crisis and case management, outreach, groups, safety planning, court support, information and referral, programs for men who perpetrate DFV, and psycho-social education on the dynamics of domestic and family violence.

The Organisation:

Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.

The Role:

Micah Projects is seeking a Specialist DFV Advocate to work as part of BDVS to support people affected by domestic and family violence to live free from abuse and enact change within community and systems to promote safety, equality and respect.

This is a permanent, full time position with a minimum of 38 hours of work available per week. This role is classified under the SCHADS Award as a Level 4.

You can view a copy of the position descriptions here. To apply for this position, please enter your details and answer the questions that make up the selection criteria below, and upload your cover letter and resume when prompted.

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Due to the need to fill this position as soon as possible, there is a short turnaround for recruitment, shortlisting and interviewing for this role.

Applications close Monday, 29 March 2021 at 12pm.

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Please demonstrate your experience in working with people in a crisis response and case management, including the ability to conduct risk assessments and develop plans around safety and needs identified.*

Please outline your knowledge of and ability to apply current theory and practice relating to domestic and family violence and a gendered analysis of this issue, including using a trauma informed approach to support and advocacy.*

Please demonstrate your ability to work with both government and non-government agencies in a case coordination model.*

Please demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures and the issues affecting these cultures in Australian society.*

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Please demonstrate your knowledge of cross-disciplinary responses to domestic and family violence.*

Please outline your knowledge of legislation and regulations, such as The Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, The Child Protection Act 1999 and the Family Law Act.*

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Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Advocate

Job No: MICAH163 Location: West End Employment Status: Full Time No. of Vacancies: 1 Closing Date: 29 Mar 2021 AEST

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Job No: MICAH163

Location: West End

Employment Status: Full Time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 29 Mar 2021 AEST