After-Hours Domestic Violence Support Clinician

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families in Chermside, QLD, seeks a Domestic Violence After Hours Practitioner to provide crisis support and safe response after hours. You will respond to crises, conduct intakes, assess risk, and help maintain refuge operations with a trauma-informed approach.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, a relevant tertiary qualification (or progress toward one), and a current WWC/Blue Card.

Qualifications

• Understanding of domestic and family violence and its impact on women and children.
• Ability to respond effectively to women and children in DV situations.
• Demonstrated risk assessments and safety planning.
• Ability to maintain thorough records and client management continuity.
• Ability to work with trauma-informed approaches.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and on-call rosters.
• Current Queensland driver licence and Blue Card (WWC) or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assess immediate safety during domestic violence crises.
• Complete refuge intakes and risk assessments.
• Develop safety plans with residents.
• Offer emotional and practical support.
• Manage after-hours calls and liaise with agencies (e.g., Qld Police, Child Safety).
• Document case notes and respond to emergencies.
• Work independently while communicating with on-call leadership.

Skills

Crisis response

Crisis decision making

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Written communication

Boundary management

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Office software proficiency

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Services/ Social Work/ Psychology/ Behavioural Science (or progress towards)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic client management systems

Job description

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families in Chermside, QLD, seeks a Domestic Violence After Hours Practitioner to provide crisis support and safe response after hours. You will respond to crises, conduct intakes, assess risk, and help maintain refuge operations with a trauma-informed approach.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, a relevant tertiary qualification (or progress toward one), and a current WWC/Blue Card.