Expression of Interest for Pilot Program Participation

Supporting Emerging Practitioners in Specialist Services Pathways

WorkUP Queensland is inviting expressions of interest from services within the Queensland specialist domestic and family violence, sexual violence, and women’s wellbeing sector to participate in a pilot program for emerging practitioners. This pilot is co-designed with the sector to strengthen pathways and reduce the pressure of capacity and capability building in new workers of specialist service delivery. The expression of interest will close on Friday 8 November 2024.

Overview & Objectives

The pilot program is designed to address the unique needs of both emerging practitioners and specialist services. Its broad intent is to support emerging practitioners by identifying and addressing gaps in industry knowledge and experience, relieving learning and professional development pressures on participating organisations.

For Emerging Practitioners:

Participants will engage in professional development through tailored workshops, online learning, structured peer-learning, networking, and one-on-one support. The program aims to ensure that emerging practitioners are well-prepared for sector challenges, particularly in rural and remote areas, where workforce sustainability is critical. Ongoing feedback mechanisms will continuously improve and refine the program.

For Specialist Services:

Services that nominate an emerging practitioner to participate in the pilot will contribute to shaping the program content through surveys, participation in a focus group, and direct consultation with program facilitators. Your participation ensures the pilot will address the unique needs of the sector, filling knowledge gaps and complementing organisational capacity to support emerging practitioner learning and development. Participating services will ultimately benefit from a sustainable, skilled workforce better equipped to meet the sector’s growing demands.

Definition of Emerging Practitioner

For the purpose of this pilot program, an “emerging practitioner” refers to individuals who are early in their careers within the specialist domestic and family violence, sexual violence, and women’s wellbeing sector. This includes:

  • Recent graduates: Individuals who have recently completed a relevant degree or certification and are entering the sector for the first time.
  • Sector changers: Individuals with prior experience in other fields who are transitioning into the sector.
  • Practitioners with lived experience or practice-based experience: Individuals who may not have formal qualifications but have been actively working within the sector for 1-5 years, gaining practical knowledge and skills through hands-on work.

Submit an Expression of Interest by Friday 8 November 2024

Your involvement will help us tailor the pilot to better serve workforce needs, offering a unique opportunity to influence future workforce development initiatives.

To express interest in shaping the pilot program, nominate an emerging practitioner to participate, or both, please CLICK HERE to complete a short form.

Need more information?

If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone, please contact WorkUP Queensland via phone or email.

0428 103 841 | workforce@healingfoundation.org.au