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The Domestic and Family Violence team currently has a vacancy for a permanent full time Coordination Lead to join the Mercy Community.

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership for the delivery of Domestic and Family Violence programs, via the development, implementation, management and review of high-quality, integrated service delivery.

The role:

This role has a strong focus on networking and engagement across the region and broader sector, including but not limited to the Moreton Bay Domestic and Family Violence service system, to ensure quality practice and strategic relationships with government and NGO services. This role will predominantly have oversight of the Domestic Violence System Coordination (DVSC) Service in Moreton Bay.

To be eligible for this position you will require (Key Selection Criteria):

• Tertiary degree or above in Social Work, Behavioural Sciences, Psychology or related discipline.
• Significant experience, understanding and knowledge of the Queensland DFV system.
• Demonstrated experience in team and program leadership, or the ability to rapidly acquire these skills.
• Extensive experience in conducting safety and risk assessments using a DFV framework, working the DFV service system with perpetrators and/or victims (including children).
• An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and societies and the issues which impact upon them in contemporary society together with a commitment to culturally competent engagement and practice.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain an effective team with a culture of high performance.
• Demonstrated intermediate ability to use computer IT systems including MS Word and Excel.
• Queensland Provisional Green or above Driver’s License.
• Must hold a current positive notice in the Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and have the ability to obtain any other legislatively required personal history screening as required. Regular travel across service catchment.

It is beneficial for candidates to have:

• Experience in collaborative program arrangements with the Department, other service providers, and key stakeholders.

As a Mercy Community employee, we’ll offer you:

• The chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives.
• Monthly supervision and professional support.
• A friendly and supportive workplace.
• Continued professional development opportunities.

This position offers a competitive salary of between $90,442 and $94,433 gross per annum in line with level 6 of our Enterprise Agreement (dependent on qualifications and experience) and other benefits in line with our Agreement.

About Us…

Mercy Community is a Catholic faith based not-for-profit organisation, focused on the provision of innovative and responsive services in the areas of child protection, multicultural community support, family mental health, community and residential based aged care and disability support services. We are a strongly committed team that works hard and truly lives our values – Mercy, Acceptance, Excellence, Dignity, Empowerment and Integrity.

We are committed to actively and positively contribute to the quality of life and wellbeing of the people we support and to embrace our community diversity in all its forms. We encourage you to visit our website to find out more about Mercy Community.

To apply please head to this link: and follow the prompts.

Applications must be completed online and include an updated resume, a copy of your current positive notice in the Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and a response to the Key Selection Criteria in your cover letter (maximum 2 pages).

Please apply immediately as we are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. Applications will close at 4:30pm on Friday 23rd April 2021, however Mercy Community reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date of this campaign.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position. Employment is conditional upon maintaining a clear personal history screening checks throughout employment.

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