Family Violence Worker - Adult Program FVCSS - North (501709)
Australia, Tas
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
Focus on ongoing professional and career development
Work as a member of a dynamic and innovative team
Work across a multi-disciplinary work environment
The team:
Work as an effective member of a professional team in the provision of services to adults affected by family violence as part of the multidisciplinary Family Violence Service established through the Government's Safe at Home initiative. Provide specialist services to adults, children, and young people affected by family violence in accordance with best practice principles and within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, working 76 hours per fortnight/as and when required, commencing asap until 30 June 2025. Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary
$71,441 - $83,179 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging.
Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement.
*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 vacancies.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
Professional development and opportunity for growth.
Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
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, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.
Current Working with Children Registration.
Desirable Criteria:
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of family 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.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative.
Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload while providing a high standard of client care.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, carers, and other staff and stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, research, and ongoing professional development.
Understand the principles of primary health care and the needs of those affected by family violence.
Under particular circumstances, employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Application Process:
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs. Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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