At 54reasons in the Gulf, we seek to create an environment that can help protect and ensure safety for our Aboriginal women and children who are at risk or affected by domestic and family violence.

To reduce the effect of domestic violence we need to work with the men who practice domestic and family violence and help them to change their behaviours towards women.

We have listened to Aboriginal elders and recognised leaders from the community who identify a return to culture and the return to traditional family principles and values as the way to change the behaviour of our men. Our aim is to show that family and domestic violence was not and is not cultural. By instilling a sense of pride, honour and tradition we will assist our men to regain cultural identity, in order to build stronger happy families.

54reasons is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We've been working with families and communities in Queensland as a trusted support for children for nearly 70 years. More information on our work in Queensland is available here.

Where you come in:

In this full-time, fixed-term position until 30 September 2023 with strong potential for extension, you'll deliver culturally appropriate support to men who have used violence. You'll be a part of a go forward team eager to help build and restore Aboriginal communities through working with the males in our client groups, aiming to restore respect and safety for women and children to support healing the family unit. Your knowledge of both traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and contemporary healing methods will see you lead your clients through a process of recovery to self, family and community.

We currently have a position available in Mount Isa and the Gulf, servicing Mount Isa, Normanton, Doomadgee and Mornington Island.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

You will make an impact by:

• Creating and using culturally appropriate tools to engage participants with the program
• Ensuring that the whole family is engaged and supported
• Promoting healing and wellbeing within the individual and the community
• Creating and using effective referral pathways

Does this sound like you?

You have a desire to make a positive local impact through your knowledge and understanding of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. You hold strong connections throughout the community and understand the ongoing and recurring challenges. Your awareness of the other services available in the community will help you be flexible in your approach to truly provide healing and wellbeing to the participants and the wider community. You might also be looking to develop your skills through formalised qualifications.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated ability to promote healing and wellbeing within individuals
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and their place in community
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Current valid driver's licence
• Working with Children Check / Blue Card (or ability to obtain one)
• Senior First Aid certificate (or ability to obtain one)

Working at 54reasons is more than just a job.

It is the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. What we offer you:

• Award rate salary ($39.59 hourly rate) plus full salary packaging benefits (please use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!)
• Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits
• Mentoring and support for you to make a difference
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Opportunity to gain qualifications such as a Certificate and / or Diploma

For more information regarding our employee benefits, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking Apply Now below.

If you have further questions, please view the position description linked below or call Chris Ruyg on 0438 546 371, email [email protected] using the subject line: Men's Healing and Wellbeing Worker - Mt Isa / the Gulf enquiry via EthicalJobs or pop in and visit us at one of our offices:

• Bynoe Hall, 15 Ballone St, Normanton 4890
• 121 Marian Street, Mount Isa 4825
• 2 Mukakiya Road, Gununa (Mornington Island) 4892
• Lot 2, Goodeedawa Road, Doomadgee 4830

Position Description - Healing and Wellbeing Worker

54 reasons is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We're dedicated to ensuring 54 reasons is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs. 

54 reasons is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.