Family Violence Liaison Officer (524723)
Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Tasmanian Health Services
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Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3
Employment type:
Full Time
Location:
Family Violence Service South
Job description:
Act as a day-to-day liaison point between the FVCSS and the SFSK Advice and Referral Line to facilitate support for children and families who have been identified as being at risk via the Safe at Home initiative.
Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Role
- Act as a day-to-day liaison point between the FVCSS and the SFSK Advice and Referral Line to facilitate support for children and families who have been identified as being at risk via the Safe at Home initiative.
- Provide advice and support, as needed, to staff within the SFSK Advice and Referral Line who are involved/participate in the regional Integrated Case Coordination.
- Assist staff within the SFSK Advice and Referral Line to identify the best service response to support families experiencing family violence. This may include assistance, referrals, direct case liaison and support and intervention for cases with high complexity.
- Have a key role in the education, training and mentoring of staff within the SFSK Advice and Referral Line in relation to family violence matters, including the broader Family Violence service sector (government and community), exercising contemporary knowledge of the service systems for both victims and offenders.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, full time day work working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 24 April 2025
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Salary $106 966 - $118 114 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $109,964 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme (For AHP3 positions only - delete where not applicable)
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Satisfactory completion of an approved allied health professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or in the case of self-regulated allied health professions with either full membership or eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.
- Current Working with Children Registration.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.
Please Note
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.
Contact Person
Jo Marshall
Clinical Lead, Family Violence Counselling and Support Service
Phone: 0418 140 911
Email: joanne.marshall@ths.tas.gov.au