Team Leader – DFV and Sexual Assault Services – Mount Isa

Due to expansion in our funded Domestic and Family Violence programs we are looking for a Team Leader to join our Domestic and Family Violence, Sexual Assault services in the Mt Isa/Gulf region.

Are you passionate about making communities safer for women and their children? As a Team Leader within our Domestic and Family Violence programs we can offer you an opportunity to work across regional and remote sites throughout northwest Queensland and the lower Gulf. We are looking for an experienced leader, committed to staff development, community engagement and who enjoys collaborating to make a real difference to communities.

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve – in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

Where you come in:

In this full-time permanent position (based in Mount Isa) you’ll inspire a dedicated team to accomplish ambitious goals for the Domestic/Family Violence and Sexual Assault Services.

As a leader, you’ll contribute to strategies that enhance safety and reduce future risk of experiences of violence through the team’s counselling and case management support for aggrieved adults, children and young people. You’ll be part of our Queensland Programs team and report to the Regional Manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading, developing and motivating a dedicated and driven team
• Supporting and monitoring the programs to ensure we meet targets
• Provide evidence-based risk assessment to all referrals received
• Building relationships with the local community
• Actively assisting staff to develop case plans, safety plans and providing feedback regularly
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

Does this sound like you?

You’re an enthusiastic and committed leader who understands that children’s right to safety, survival, development and participation is core to the way we work. You’re active, creative and flexible in your approach to working with families and children, using a trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally sensitive framework within communities working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You can develop and maintain partnerships with external organisations at all levels, and you can supervise, coach and mentor others with an empathetic approach.

This role requires:

• Experience in conducting safety and risk assessments for DFV and sexual violence
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to build a cohesive and high performing team
• Experience in building strong networks and partnerships in community
• Commitment to culturally safe work practices and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate activities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and de-escalate complex scenarios
• Current valid driver’s licence

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.

Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development. Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave. Remuneration is benchmarked and we offer full non-profit salary packaging benefits.

Other benefits include:

• Award rate salary (Level 6.1 – $51.90 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities

For more information regarding the employee benefits of the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ section.

Position Description:Team Leader

For more information about this position, please contact Elvene Whitbread on 0432 053 909 or [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader – DFV and Sexual Assault Services – Mount Isa enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment – so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs. 

Save the Children is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.