Position details at Tasmanian Government

, Northwest, Cameroon -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

111364.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Professional Judgement, Workplace Diversity Promotion, WHS Legislation Compliance, Family Violence Act 2004 Compliance, Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 Compliance, Information Provision, Assessment, Phase 1 Counselling, Referrals, Therapeutic Intervention, Risk Monitoring, Safety Planning, Service Coordination, Complex Needs Intervention, Developmental Needs Understanding

Industry

Description

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service (FVCSS) is seeking an experienced and committed counselling professional to join our team in North West Tasmania. This position is based in Burnie and will commence as soon as possible. Within Arch, FVCSS provides support to those who have experienced sexual harm/ sexual violence in the context of family violence. FVCSS provide support to individuals via the provision of information, support, brief counselling, psychosocial education, safety planning and limited practical supports. FVCSS can refer individuals for legal services, ongoing case management, court support, other police units, long term counselling and services that address other support needs. Key Accountabilities: * Exercising professional judgement in the provision of safe, effective and efficient services and work in collaboration with Arch Centres as per MDC Protocol under the general direction of the Team Leader/Statewide Manager or Service Lead. Regular professional supervision and performance reviews will be provided. * Promoting the principles of workplace diversity and exercising reasonable care in the performance of duties consistent with the relevant Work Health and Safety legislation. * Working in accordance with the Family Violence Act 2004, Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 and other relevant legislation. Your Role: * Assist adults, children and young people to recover from their experience of family violence through the provision of information, assessment, phase 1 counselling, referrals, and other appropriate forms of therapeutic intervention. * Provide information and support, referral and advice to clients and other service providers. * Assess and monitor the ongoing risk and safety needs of adults, children and young people affected by family violence. * Identify, develop, provide services required to meet the needs of adults, children and young people affected by family violence. * Liaise with other relevant program areas to ensure coordination of services, including other Safe at Home service providers. Key Skills: * Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of family and sexual violence and its impact on adults, children and young people. * Demonstrated ability to work effectively with adults, children and young people with complex needs and apply appropriate models of intervention, including the developmental needs of children and young people. * Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative, work with general supervision and seek guidance as appropriate. Why Tasmania: The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work. Details of appointment: Fixed term, full time day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 24 months. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. * Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022 Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. Benefits available to eligible candidates: * Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. * Professional development and accelerated pathways. * A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. * Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here [https://www.health.tas.gov.au/careers/employee-benefits] Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. * Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or in the case of self-regulated allied health professions with either full membership or eligible for membership with the relevant professional association * Current Working with Children Registration *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered. Please note, the follow are desirable requirements: * Current Driver's Licence Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Statement of Duties: * Family Violence Worker - ACYPP HP1-2 [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtb-b97uACqciEn7Gl2RxhI6BczkGMeMIV2Do20P20F2bezpd-X6r4VlHzUkaIbAy8ZDHUmDoHbrhJInGEqTNcyAefvXkola4HDLrgqsHbDc4XdKcK7TbQR00nn1nDPxA8zOzRZx1IrH4sqqrkx00HHQ%7e%7e] Application Guide: * Department of Health - Applicant Guide [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt7xNC1zRepzGVOcuhit-x_X05VsmEKgKgv-f7xtnolffFPr1YTeLthzIcS-4Y5fbPyNCErFrLa6BCdWj60jsHOaCgvyn3x2vO4WcUfx125gCEhtM0JPoEm2cdK_roMhjKfg7hWut2Bpw3UmYgtxQhXA%7e%7e] How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Nicole Mainwaring Statewide Manager Phone number: 0419 592 181 Email address: nicole.mainwaring@ths.tas.gov.au [georgina.sloan@ths.tas.gov.au] What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle [https://makeittasmania.com.au/] One Health Podcast - Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1exxefRfdL4bmGiKhalgvw] One Health Podcast - Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-health-podcast/id1737709275] Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian [https://tasmanian.com.au/health/] Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The role involves assisting adults, children, and young people recovering from family violence through information provision, assessment, brief counselling, safety planning, and referrals. Key duties include monitoring ongoing risk and safety needs and liaising with other service providers to ensure coordinated support.