High Risk Team Manager

Domestic Violence Services • Rockhampton, Queensland 4700, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Expert knowledge of DFV dynamics, CRASF, trauma-informed practice, culturally safe responses, information-sharing and Ht
  • Substantial experience leading staff/services or practice improvement and facilitating complex stakeholder forums
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Community Services or related discipline

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

$53.06 AUD – $53.07 AUD (Hour)

Description

    Join Our Passionate Team at CatholicCare Central Queensland!

     

    Leadership opportunity to provide program, practice and system leadership for the Capricornia District High Risk Team and local Integrated Service Response

    • Permanent Full-Time Position – Rockhampton
    • $124,744 to $129,961 per annum plus superannuation and generous salary packaging options

    CatholicCare Central Queensland is a large, vibrant, and highly regarded organisation committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities across the region. We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, client-focused services while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

     

    We are currently seeking a Domestic and Family Violence High Risk Team (HRT) Manager to join our dedicated team in Rockhampton.  This is an exciting opportunity to provide program, practice and system leadership for the Capricornia District HRT and local Integrated Service Response

     

    We Offer:

    • Flexible work arrangements
    • Values led culture
    • Generous salary packaging options
    • Subsidised professional supervision  
    • Opportunities for professional development and growth
    • Supportive and flexible workplace culture
    • The chance to make a real difference in the Central Queensland community

     

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate the Capricornia District HRT and local ISR, including funded regional outreach and service-system development activity;
  • Act as CatholicCare’s designated senior Chairperson for weekly HRT meetings and guide robust, culturally safe and victim-survivor-centred multi-agency risk assessment and safety management;
  • Manage HRT and ISR service performance, quality, compliance, workforce capability and operational risk within approved organisational and funding parameters;
  • Work in close partnership with the Department’s Integration Manager, recognising the Integration Manager’s regional system-integration, guidance, governance and systemic escalation responsibilities; and
  • Lead the HRT workforce while preserving the HRT Coordinator’s responsibility for protocol-defined referral decisions, case workflows and operational coordination. 

     

    Demonstrated Experience:

  • Expert knowledge of DFV dynamics, CRASF, trauma-informed and victim-survivor-centred practice, culturally safe responses, applicable information-sharing requirements and HRT protocol;
  • Substantial experience leading staff, services or practice improvement and facilitating complex stakeholder forums;
  • Substantial experience in specialist domestic and family violence practice, including high-risk assessment, safety planning and work within complex multi-agency environments; and
  • High level of program management, quality assurance, analytical and reporting capability.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Community Services or a related discipline;
    • Current C class Driver License (Queensland)

    Desirable:

    • Postgraduate study in domestic and family violence, leadership, practice governance or a related discipline; and/or
    • Eligibility for relevant professional membership or registration (where applicable).

    Other Requirements

    Regular travel within the Diocese and occasional travel outside the Diocese.

     

     How to Apply: 

    📄 Submit your resume

    📝 Include a short cover letter outlining your interest and availability

     

    Early applications are encouraged as applications may be assessed as they are received, and shortlisting and interviews may occur throughout the advertising period.

     

    NB: All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, and NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.

    Applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia at the time of application.