Women's Advocate - Court
A Women's Advocate (Court) works within the Southport Specialist DV Court to support women who have experienced domestic & family violence.
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Company: Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast Inc.
Location: Gold Coast
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-7-1995-2745
Fax: +61-2-8751-3353
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Women's Advocate ( Part Time 0.8 FTE)
The Domestic Violence Prevention Centre GC Inc. (DVPC) is currently seeking applications from interested individuals who are suitably qualified and/or experienced in providing excellent court support services to women who have experienced domestic and family violence.
The part time position is based in the Southport Specialist DV Court and will provide support to women who have experienced domestic and family violence and who have court proceedings before a Magistrates Court in relation to domestic and family violence matters. An Advocate provides a response to risk safety and well-being through a crisis response, information, advocacy, crisis response, in-Court support and referral to the services and agencies to meet needs.
DVPC is a specialist Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) service based on the Gold Coast and Beenleigh. It provides domestic and family violence responses to women, children and young people and delivers the Men's DV Education and Intervention program in partnership with Queensland Corrective Services. DVPC currently has four sites of service delivery; and offers services from Beenleigh to the border of New South Wales.
DVPC offers employees:
· A dynamic workplace that values innovation and quality practice
· A commitment to staff well-being and professional development through Employee Assistance Programs, Supervision and Training & Development
· 5 weeks annual leave (prorated)
· Salary sacrificing options
Salary and Conditions: The position is a part time position (0.8 FTE) and is paid SCHADS Award SACS level 5. The Pay point determined by successful applicants experience and qualifications.
Applications must be made in writing and received by 11 pm on Sunday 22nd July 2018. Late applications will not be considered for interview.
The Application Pack including Position Description with the key selection criteria and instructions on how to apply are available on our website www.domesticviolence.com.au see menu under About Us/ Working with Us/ Current Vacancies.
Applications must address the key selection criteria, provide a CV, proof of educational qualifications and/or experience and 2 professional referees to be considered for interview.