Social Worker Advanced - Domestic and Family Violence Specialist

Lead domestic and family violence initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, drive system wide change and support safer communities.

About the role

The Social Work Advanced – Domestic and Family Violence (D&FV) Specialist provides expert clinical leadership and specialist practice across Redcliffe Hospital and Community and Oral Health services. The role plays a key part in strengthening Metro North Health's response to domestic and family violence and sexual violence through the delivery of specialist consultation, workforce education, service development and reform initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of contemporary domestic and family violence education and training programs, support complex clinical decision-making across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to organisation-wide capability building. The role offers an opportunity to drive meaningful system-wide change, promote trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice, and improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities affected by domestic and family violence.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide advanced social work clinical services, consultation and expert advice for patients experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence and sexual violence.
• Lead workforce capability development through the design, delivery and evaluation of domestic and family violence education, training and professional development initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, service leaders, community agencies and government stakeholders to support best-practice responses and reform initiatives.
• Provide specialist leadership in the development of clinical practices, policies, procedures, research and service improvement activities related to domestic and family violence.
• Lead quality improvement, community engagement, reporting and change management initiatives that enhance service delivery and support positive outcomes for victim-survivors and their families.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED