Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Domestic and Family Violence Practice Lead to join our team delivering a practice leadership, mentoring and training across safe house and DFV services in remote communities. This role supports managers, caseworkers and support staff to deliver high quality trauma-informed, culturally safe and community led programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children experiencing domestic and family violence in line with policy, procedure and sector leading practice. The successful applicant will strengthen Aboriginal workforce capability, embed the “Both Ways” approach in professional practice, support managers to maintain high-quality service delivery for best outcomes of both the client and the organisation. This position will also relieve Safe House Managers during times of planned leave.

Responsibilities or duties

Deliver practice leadership, mentoring and training across safe house and DFV services in remote communities.

Support managers, caseworkers and support staff to deliver high quality trauma-informed, culturally safe and community led programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children experiencing domestic and family violence.

Strengthen Aboriginal workforce capability.

Embed the “Both Ways” approach in professional practice.

Support managers to maintain high-quality service delivery for best outcomes of both the client and the organisation.

Relieve Safe House Managers during times of planned leave.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Valid National Police Clearance certificate (not older than 6 months from date of issue).

Valid and current NT & WA working with children check (Ochre card).

Current ‘C’ class Driver’s Licence.

Relevant Degree/Tertiary qualification in community services, Psychology, and/or social work.

Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practice, child protection, and Both Ways approaches.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification and connection to community.

Accreditation or experience in clinical or practice supervision.

Experience needed

Significant experience in DFV & service delivery.

Demonstrated experience providing mentoring training, and practice leadership.

Experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs).

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Benefits to you:

• Full-time employment opportunity
• Above award salary on offer
• 4 weeks annual leave, plus 2 weeks’ leave over the festive period
• Support, coaching and mentoring provided
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Join a successful national not-for-profit with room to grow your career
• Lap top/ Mobile phone / Travel allowance

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Valid National Police Clearance certificate (not older than 6 months from date of issue)
• Valid and current NT & WA working with children check (Ochre card)
• Current ‘C’ class Driver’s Licence
• Relevant Degree/Tertiary qualification in community services, Psychology, and/or social work
• Significant experience in DFV & service delivery
• Ability and willingness to travel to very remote location regularly
• Demonstrated experience providing mentoring training, and practice leadership.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practice, child protection, and Both Ways approaches
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification and connection to community
• Experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs).
• Accreditation or experience in clinical or practice supervision.

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for any kind of child abuse.

One Tree is committed to equal opportunity, child safety and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with.

• Deliver practice leadership, mentoring and training across safe house and DFV services in remote communities.
• Support managers, caseworkers and support staff to deliver high quality trauma-informed, culturally safe and community led programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children experiencing domestic and family violence.
• Strengthen Aboriginal workforce capability.
• Embed the “Both Ways” approach in professional practice.
• Support managers to maintain high-quality service delivery for best outcomes of both the client and the organisation.
• Relieve Safe House Managers during times of planned leave.

• Trauma-informed practice
• Child protection
• Both Ways approaches
• Mentoring
• Training
• Practice leadership
• Clinical supervision
• Practice supervision

• Relevant Degree/Tertiary qualification in community services, Psychology, and/or social work
• Valid National Police Clearance certificate
• Valid and current NT & WA working with children check (Ochre card)
• Current ‘C’ class Driver’s Licence