About us!

DVConnect is a leading provider of evidence-based and trauma-informed services for people impacted by all forms of personal violent crime, including those who use and experience violence in their relationships. Our purpose is to create pathways for a life free from violence and fear. 

To learn more about DVConnect, visit https://www.dvconnect.org/ .

The Development and Vision of START

Led by our well-respected DFV Clinical Governance Team, and alongside the Griffith Beacon Disrupting Violence Team the START Project will implement a cutting edge and innovative approach to work with Queensland men who use violence in relationships. With combined experience in working with men, women and children impacted by DFV this program will undergo consistent and rigorous evaluation.

Collectively, we have efficiently conducted comprehensive academic and grey literature reviews and investigations on program scopes to identify what is genuinely missing in the sector! We aim to successfully address these gaps and enable men to voluntarily connect with appropriate social and service supports to facilitate conversations about their use of domestic and family violence and set clear goals to stop DFV behaviour.

KEY PRINCIPLES 

• SELF, TRANSFORMATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, TOGETHER!

Position Overview

• Employment Term: Fixed-term 30/06/2025, Full-time (Mon-Fri) 
• Location: ON-SITE, Central Office (Brisbane, QLD)
• Remuneration: Social Community Home Care Disability Award Level 5 (pay point dependent on qualifications and relevant experience). Superannuation.

As the Men's Accountability Practitioner, you will work collaboratively with the Mensline Team Leader and in partnership with the Clinical Governance and Research Specialist team to evolve, support and lead the pilot project. You will be virtually (telephone and/or video chat) working with individual men who use DFV, by providing non-judgmental counselling and effectively guiding them to understand their use of violence through highly effective engagement and assessment strategies. Additionally, you will seek consent from your client to connect with their social and service supports for the purpose of building a solid accountability network. You will be responsible for providing individualised strategies to enact change. 

This role requires a flexible approach as you may need to provide additional support to the broader Mensline Team through service delivery and quality and training activities. As a member of the leadership team, you may engage in mentoring, debriefing, delivering staff performance reviews, and ensuring compliance with HSQF standards. At times, you may need to support clinical induction, onboarding of new team members, and skill development of current staff. 

Position Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or other similar qualifications.
• Minimum two (2) years practitioner experience in areas similar/relevant to Men’s Behaviour Change Programs, Domestic and Family Violence Support, Positive Behaviour Support, Men's Counsellor.
• Professional experience in assessing indicators of whether the caller is a person who uses violence or one who is subjected to violence in his personal relationship and demonstrated ability to respond appropriately to this assessment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Act 2012, Domestic Violence Orders and Child Protection Act 1999 (or willingness to obtain).
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effects, causes and dynamics of domestic and family violence.
• Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and enhance relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including both government and non-government organisations.
• High level of empathy and cultural awareness when engaging with diverse groups; including working towards supportive and culturally safe spaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Positive Notice Blue Card and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain before commencing employment.
• Committed to attending DVC’s Central Brisbane Office for all shifts.
• Must be available to attend mandatory onboarding training and shadow shifts before commencing permanent roster.
• Valid photo ID.
• Right to work in Australia.

What's in it for you?

• Salary package up to $15,990 per financial year.
• Receive best practice clinical supervision and supportive 1:1 catch ups with your dedicated Team Leader.
• Access free professional and confidential mental health and wellbeing support for personal and work-related issues through EAP Brisbane.
• Inclusive team environment.
• Regular staff wellness activities.

For more information, please reach out to Nat on 0402 573 252 or [email protected] using the subject line: Men's Accountability Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that while our standard practice is to communicate with all candidates about the status or outcome of their applications, we are currently only able to reach out to those who have been shortlisted. Thank you for your understanding.

DVConnect is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land in which we live and work and, therefore, support their right of self-determination. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employee diversity, such as gender, age, culture, disability (physical or mental health), religion, sexual orientation, etc., is recognised and celebrated.

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