• Are you looking for a role in an established, values driven organisation?
• Are you passionate about reducing the prevalence and impact of gender based violence

The DFV Specialist - Perpetrator Intervention Service is based in Ipswich and is required to

• Provide one on one, trauma informed service to increase perpetrators motivation to develop strategies to change their use of violence in their intimate and family relationships
• Deliver a Duluth behaviour intervention model that works with individuals one on one who are referred into the program
• Work collaboratively with referrers to develop an integrated approach in managing perpetrator accountability and integrated service responses
• Work with the woman’s advocate and other key stakeholders to ensure safety for partner and ex-partner and any children

The Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) has a long history in providing high quality services to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic and family violence in the Ipswich, Toowoomba and surrounding regions. DVAC works from a feminist perspective. We have a gendered analysis of domestic violence that understands that domestic and family violence is a result of systemic power imbalances and inequalities. We work from a position of ensuring safety for women and children while holding perpetrators accountable for their behaviour.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of relevant tertiary qualifications in the human services field
• Hold Intermediate to Senior Facilitator experience and qualifications as outline in Perpetrator Intervention Services Requirements (January 2022)
• Strong experience and skills in gender-based violence risk assessment, trauma informed practice, safety planning, crisis support, DFV counselling, system advocacy and case management
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• A working knowledge of or the ability to acquire understanding of Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and knowledge of court and legislative proceedings as they relate to the Act

Personal Attributes

• Strong belief that perpetrators are able to change their behaviour
• Willingness to listen to the Survivor’s voice
• Gender-based analysis of domestic and family violence
• Ability to work autonomously
• Keen sense of critical self-reflection skills and use of self in doing this work
• Good self-awareness of own values and understanding of the way that perpetrators will use violence
• Ability to advocate while maintaining positive relationships with both stakeholders and colleagues

To learn more and review all role responsibilities, please review the Position Description attached.