First Response Case Worker

UnitingCare Qld

Chermside, Queensland, Australia
Base: $100k + super; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Direct experience with domestic violence victims
Risk assessment and safety planning skills
Case management in refuge settings
This specialist role provides crisis and case management support to women and children residing in refuge after experiencing domestic and family violence

Job Summary

  • This specialist role provides crisis and case management support to women and children residing in refuge after experiencing domestic and family violence.
  • The position requires direct experience working with trauma, risk assessment, and safety planning within a fast-paced service environment.
  • Employees benefit from NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 plus meal entertainment allowances, flexible work arrangements, and 12 weeks paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

This specialist role provides crisis and case management support to women and children residing in refuge after experiencing domestic and family violence.

Salary

Base: $100k + super; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct experience with domestic violence victims
  • Risk assessment and safety planning skills
  • Case management in refuge settings
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Strong documentation and reporting abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Strengths-based approach to client support
  • Understanding of child development principles
  • Experience with homelessness and housing instability
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion values
  • Ability to work calmly in high-demand environments

Key Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in human services
  • Current Queensland Driver Licence
  • Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
  • Female gender requirement under Anti-Discrimination Act
  • Written responses to all selection criteria required

Work Rights

Not specified

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