Client Officer - Leaving Violence Program

Remote Area Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

Remote Area Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation in Cairns, QLD is seeking a Client Officer for the Leaving Violence Program. The role provides up to 12 weeks of case management to victim-survivors of intimate partner violence, delivering support plans, safety planning, advocacy and referrals.

Based in Cairns with fortnightly travel to remote communities in Cape York, Thursday Island, the Gulf and Cairns, you will work in a culturally safe, trauma-informed way and maintain client

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality per organisational policy
• Culturally respectful and competent work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Understand impact of domestic and family violence on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Responsibilities

• Provide up to 12 weeks of case management support to victim-survivors of IPV
• Develop support plans and risk assessments with safety planning
• Provide referrals to appropriate services to improve circumstances
• Offer emotional and practical support to empower informed decisions
• Implement timely safety responses to concerns
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders through community engagement

Skills

Privacy

Confidentiality

Cultural competence

Time management

Computer skills

Working with Children Check

Driver's Licence

Job description

Client Officer - Leaving Violence Program

Remote Area Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation – Cairns QLD

Your primary role will be responsible for providing up to 12 weeks of case management support to victim-survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) who are eligible for the Leaving Violence Program. You will deliver trauma-informed, client-centred, and culturally safe services in a timely manner, in line with ethical and accountable practices. This position is full-time, based in Cairns, with fortnightly travel to local areas and remote communities in the Cape York, Thursday Island, the Gulf and Cairns.

Key responsibilities

Provide up to 12 weeks of case management support to victim-survivors of intimate partner violence, including developing support plans, risk assessments, safety planning, advocacy, and referrals

Develop support based on immediate and long-term financial needs that prioritises safety

Support with referrals to appropriate services to help improve circumstances and achieve short-term and long-term goals

Provide emotional and practical support, ensuring victim-survivors feel supported and empowered with options to make informed decisions that enhance their safety

Implement intervention strategies, ensuring timely and effective responses to immediate safety concerns

Create and maintain strong and supportive relationships with stakeholders through community engagement

About you

Ability to maintain a high level of privacy and confidentiality practices and organisational policy procedures

Ability to work in a culturally respectful and competent manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, their families, and communities

Understand how domestic and family violence impacts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities and the challenges with accessing support services and safety

Have effective time management skills (punctuality, meeting deadlines, prioritising tasks)

Be a productive, passionate, and positive contributor to an established team dedicated to making a difference to vulnerable people's lives

Have a proficient level of computer skills and ability to learn software programs efficiently

Hold or be willing to obtain a valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) before commencement

Hold a current provisional or open Drivers Licence

Salary sacrificing packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About us

RAATSIC is committed to the development and maintenance of a workplace culture that delivers culturally relevant and professional programs to clients with integrity. Our Vision is for RAATSIC to be that positive inspiration to make a difference in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's lives. Our Purpose is to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and their children to thrive and prosper.

Our Values are Accountability, Empowerment, Collaboration and Inspire. As a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.