Senior Practitioner

Mission Australia

Ipswich, QLD, Australia
Base: $103k + super; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
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Experience with complex family challenges
Understanding of child protection legislation
Knowledge of domestic and family violence issues
** Mission Australia is seeking a Senior Practitioner for a full-time position in Ipswich, QLD, to provide expert leadership and practice advice in their Intensive Family Support program. The role focuses on working with families facing complex challenges to enhance their safety, well-being, and belonging while minimizing the risk of entering the child protection system. **

Job Summary

  • This role provides expert practice advice and leadership to a team of Case Manager practitioners working with families towards Intensive Family Support program objectives.
  • The position requires thorough understanding of relevant Child Protection and Domestic and Family Violence legislation along with the ability to apply evidence-based therapeutic frameworks.
  • Benefits include not-for-profit salary packaging reducing tax, free external confidential counselling, and opportunities for additional annual leave.

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** Mission Australia is seeking a Senior Practitioner for a full-time position in Ipswich, QLD, to provide expert leadership and practice advice in their Intensive Family Support program. The role focuses on working with families facing complex challenges to enhance their safety, well-being, and belonging while minimizing the risk of entering the child protection system. **

Salary

Base: $103K + Super; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary Packaging, Free Counselling, Additional Leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience with complex family challenges
  • Understanding of Child Protection legislation
  • Knowledge of Domestic and Family Violence issues
  • Ability to apply crisis management skills
  • Evidence based therapeutic frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander needs
  • Collaborative partnership building skills
  • Commitment to inclusive culture
  • Interest in Christian purpose values

Key Requirements

  • National police history check clearance
  • Qualifications in relevant field
  • Referee checks required
  • Clearance to work with children/vulnerable people

Work Rights

Not specified

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