Women’s House Shelta is committed to working towards ending violence against women and children. Activities undertaken by the organisation are underpinned by a feminist analysis that places domestic and family violence in its socio-political context

The two primary services we are funded to provide are:

Domestic Violence Refuges: These are high-security crisis accommodation at a confidential address for women and children at risk of further violence. Workers are on-call to refuge residents 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Centre-Based Outreach Support: Our Outreach Centre is located at 15 Morrisey St., Woolloongabba, and is co-located with the Brisbane Rape and Incest Survivors’ Support Service.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Women's House Shelta workers endeavour to respond flexibly and responsively to the specific and often complex practical and emotional needs of women and children who have been subjected to violence. We advocate for women and children on individual and systemic levels in relation to the barriers that make it so difficult for women to leave violent relationships.

Women’s House Shelta works collectively, which means that all workers have equal power in the decision-making processes at meetings and all receive the same rates of remuneration. This means that workers have joint responsibility in the management of the whole organisation and the day-to-day operation of the services.

The position on offer is 30hrs (4 days a week). The hourly permanent part-time rate is based on level 5.2 of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award, 2010 (SCHADS).

selection criteria

• A demonstrated feminist understanding of the nature and causes of violence against women and children and a commitment to social change.

• Knowledge of issues affecting women and children who have experienced men’s violence

• An understanding of specific issues faced by women and children from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds who have experienced men’s violence

• An understanding of specific issues faced by women and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have experienced men’s violence

• Demonstrated skills and ability providing support, information and advocacy within a feminist framework to women and children affected by violence

• An understanding of working in a collective structure that operates with a consensus decision making process.

• An ability to contribute to the management of the organisation including the establishment of work practices, the evaluation and planning of operations and projects, budget preparation, and negotiating with government and other bodies on behalf of the organisation.

• Demonstrated time management skills, organisational administration skills, verbal and written communication skills, and ability to reflect on work practice

• Possession of a current driver’s license.

• Possession of a Blue Card

A position description is attached.