Every person has the right to live in safety, and yet domestic and family violence is a regular occurrence in Australia. Help us do our part to change this reality. 54 reasons is one of the largest providers of DFV refuge services in Queensland - be part of this dynamic network of teams working together to deliver high quality support.

54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference: 

In this part time, permanent role (9 day fortnight) based in the Moreton Bay region, you'll work within a team to provide case management and safety planning support to women and children who are escaping or experiencing domestic violence, within the refuge accommodation and outreach program. The role attracts some minimal rostered on-call responsibilities, and reports to the Team Leader.

You will make a difference by:

• Facilitating the provision of safe accommodation to women and children escaping domestic and family violence
• Conducting thorough risk and needs assessments, within a trauma informed case management framework
• Working with families to source appropriate, safe and sustainable accommodation free from violence and/or connecting families with services to meet their needs

A place to feel valued:

You're an experienced domestic and family violence practitioner with high levels of initiative and flexibility alongside cultural sensitivity and knowledge. You're able to respond calmly and effectively in crisis and complex situations. Importantly, you possess a thorough understanding of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and are able to apply that within a trauma-informed practice framework.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated experience in case management and knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of domestic and family violence, including the impact on children
• Demonstrated experience working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Current driver's licence
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or significant experience in a similar service

A place to belong:

At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:  

• Annual PD funding and ongoing development opportunities
• Generous award rate salary (Level 4.1 - currently $43.08 per hour, increasing in July) plus full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum
• Supportive Managers - we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Internal deployment and secondment opportunities, and opportunities to progress within one of Australia's largest non-profits

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you? 

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

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don't delay in applying!

Position Description: Family Support Specialist - SEQ Refuges

For more information about this program, see our Program Profile. For any queries about the team or the role, please contact Chelsea Ham, Acting Team Leader at [email protected] using the subject line: Family Support Specialist - DFV Refuge and Recovery enquiry via EthicalJobs.

It is a genuine requirement of this position that it be filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1991.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its 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 at [email protected] using the subject line: Family Support Specialist - DFV Refuge and Recovery enquiry via EthicalJobs. We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [email protected] for further support.