Senior Practitioner

Mission Australia

Ipswich, QLD, Australia
Base: $103k + super; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Not specified (considering the role is full-time, it may likely be office-based).
Experience with complex family challenges
Understanding of child protection legislation
Knowledge of domestic and family violence laws
Mission Australia is seeking a Senior Practitioner to provide leadership and expert advice to a team working with vulnerable families as part of its Intensive Family Support program. The role involves ensuring compliance with child protection standards, engaging families, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to enhance service delivery

Job Summary

  • This role provides expert practice advice and leadership to a team of Case Manager practitioners working 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 form collaborative partnerships.
  • Benefits include not-for-profit salary packaging, free external confidential counselling, access to chaplaincy support, and opportunities for additional annual leave.

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Mission Australia is seeking a Senior Practitioner to provide leadership and expert advice to a team working with vulnerable families as part of its Intensive Family Support program. The role involves ensuring compliance with child protection standards, engaging families, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

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 laws
  • Ability to apply crisis management skills
  • Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues
  • Experience with intergenerational trauma
  • Strong stakeholder relationship building
  • Commitment to inclusive culture
  • Self-care and vicarious trauma strategies

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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