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Family Violence Worker (Rockhampton)
Rockhampton
Are you an experienced social worker or psychologist? You will be part of a specialist domestic and family violence unit providing intensive, trauma informed, and culturally appropriate legal and non-legal assistance.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | PO3 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/575573 |
| Closing date | 15-Jul-2024 |
| Job duration | to 15 January 2025 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Natasha Priestly, Senior Principal Lawyer |
| Contact details | (07) 4921 6520 Access the National Relay Service |
About Legal Aid Queensland
Are you an experienced social worker or psychologist? You will be part of a specialist domestic and family violence unit providing intensive, trauma informed, and culturally appropriate legal and non-legal assistance.
This position is temporary until 15 January 2025 with the possibility of extension.
Please note: a tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, social/behavioural sciences, human services, social welfare or a related discipline is required for this role.
What you will do
- Provide intervention to support legal services provided by the specialist domestic and family violence unit
- Represent the specialist domestic and family violence unit in external forums
- Help provide information and training to LAQ staff and external community stakeholders to increase awareness and improve access to services
About you: The successful candidate will have
- Experience providing crisis counselling, short term assistance and advocacy for clients
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients with complex needs
- Ability to prepare written material such as reports, briefs, training and other educational materials
What we can offer you
- 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
- 12.75% employer super contributions
- Generous salary packaging available
- Study leave for approved work-related courses.
Interested?
If this opportunity sounds right for you, see the full position description below for how to apply now for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organisation that makes a difference.
Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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1. PO3 Family Violence (Rockhampton) Worker- Position Description (PDF, 283KB)
Role Description
LAQ Employee Benefits (PDF, 277KB)
Information Package for Applicants
