• Diverse Voices Partner Advocate
• Location: Meanjin, Fortitude Valley QLD
• Classification: SCHCADS Award 5.1Hours: Permanent Part-Time – (0.6FTE) the role may require weekend and evening coverage where applicable
• Contract: Ongoing, dependent on funding
• Supervisor: The Partner Advocate reports to the Diverse Voices Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Programs Manager
• Interviews: April 2025

Partner Advocate Role Summary:

We are beyond proud to be implementing and delivering Diverse Choices, a landmark LGBTQIA+ Sistergirl and Brotherboy domestic violence behaviour intervention group program, the Partner Advocate will be a fundamental part of the Diverse Choices team.

The Partner Advocate will be responsible for contacting, offering and providing ongoing support (including risk assessment and safety planning) to victim-survivor partners of former partners (and their children and family members where needed) of people participating in the Diverse Choices group behaviour change program.

In this role you will use your knowledge of current theory and practice related to domestic and family violence, using a queer lens and trauma-informed approach to provide support to LGBTQIASB+ victim survivors of domestic violence.

What we are looking for

• A lived experience within the LGBTQIASB + community
• A passion for the safety of LGBTQIASB+ victim-survivors & compassion for the needs of at-risk LGBTQIASB+ community members
• Relevant qualifications in psychology, criminology, social work, education and or related experience
• Relevant professional experience in one or more of the following fields;
  • domestic, family or sexual violence (preferred)
  • criminal justice, including corrections
  • child Protection
  • human services, including mental health, alcohol and other drug services and gambling support
  • counselling
• A demonstrated understanding of the following legislation and frameworks;
  • the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and Child Protection Act 1999 and Child Protection Reform Amendment Act 2017
  • the domestic and family violence definitions and provisions in the Family Law Act 1975
  • Domestic and family violence services practice principles, standards and guidance
  • the Domestic and Family Violence Information Sharing Guidelines 2017 and Information Sharing Guidelines 2018
• A demonstrated understanding of;
  • the nuanced and intersectional understanding of the drivers, dynamics and impacts of domestic and family violence and the dynamics of gender, power and control
  • recognition of the significance of patterns of perpetrator behaviour beyond individual incidents of violence and are able to meaningfully assess these patterns to develop appropriate responses for the victim
  • gendered analysis of violence in their practice acknowledging that gender inequality is a predominant cause and consequence of domestic and family violence
  • recognition of the complex ways in which children are harmed through experiencing violence, and the tactics of control and abuse of power that they experience
  • the behavioural change process in relation to domestic and family violence, including knowledge of the structure and content discussed in perpetrator intervention group programs
• Observed a minimum of six perpetrator intervention group sessions (desirable)

Mandatory Requirements

• Obtain a police check from the Australian Federal Police
• Conduct a reference check
• Hold a Driver’s License
• Comply with all law relating to the employment or engagement of Child Related Personal in relation to the Services, including all necessary Working with Children Checks however described. In addition to the initial check in clause 17.2 personnel will be reviewed to ensure they do not become a Disqualified Person

Diverse Voices Values

As an organisation we:

• Believe that the physical and mental well-being of our community is vital to our on-going development, and empowerment within the wider community.
• Listen to, engage, support and connect with those within our community which includes everyone who has the potential to experience oppression because of their sexuality, gender or identity, including allies.
• Respect and value an individual’s diverse experiences and expressions of sexuality, gender, and other diverse identities.
• Strive to remain transparent in our dealings whilst working to maintain the privacy of our members and the community who engage with us.
• Strategically network and collaborate with individuals, groups, organisations and services in order to assist in meeting our and their values and mission.
• Train and support those within our organisation to undertake their roles and responsibilities with the appropriate skills and knowledge.

Why work at Diverse Voices

Join a Queer led N-F-P organisation that’s been in operation for 40 years.

Be part of this new program tailoring content that recognises the different types of traumas experienced, longstanding stigma & discrimination and likely history of family violence & institutional barriers to most services.

Further information

• If you think you have the experience to do this role but don’t meet all our criteria, please get in touch to discuss your situation. We recognise that sometimes the right candidate for a job has transferrable skills and experiences, not just qualifications. We're happy to talk to you about what's essential for this role
• Please let the contact person know of any adjustment that will support you during the recruitment process such as physical requirements and or assistive technologies

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