Help us do our part to change the reality of domestic and family violence in Gold Coast. 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.

A place where your purpose matters. 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, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

A place to make a difference: 

In this part-time (9 days per fortnight, 7.6 hrs M-F normal business hours) maximum term (14 months - maternity leave) position, you'll work as a part of our DFV team in Toowoomba to help us create lasting change for children everywhere.

You will make a difference by:

• Providing immediate support to women and children impacted by DFV
• Conducting risk assessments where DFV is identified
• Developing strong networks and referral pathways to support desired outcomes
• Collecting and recording information for the purpose of accountability, evaluation, and reporting

A place to feel valued:

Your deep expertise and thorough understanding of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and ability to apply that within a trauma-informed practice framework will be invaluable. You're a passionate and confident DFV specialist, with strong knowledge of domestic and family violence and how it impacts families and communities. Importantly, you're committed to making a positive change in the community.

This role requires:

• Experience working with women, children and young people who have experienced domestic and family violence
• Knowledge of best practice, professional standards, and relevant research in the field of domestic and family violence
• Demonstrated understanding of the ways in which cultural contexts influence practice approaches
• Ongoing travel required around the Toowoomba region with very occasional travel required to Brisbane
• Current valid driver's licence
• A Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology or relevant Human Services Qualification and/or significant experience working in a similar service

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.

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:

• Generous Award rate salary (currently Level 4.1 - $44.58 per hour) with penalty rates as appropriate, and 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
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Supportive Managers - we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at Save
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We have a highly inclusive culture and diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve, allowing you to bring your whole self to work (if that's what you want!)

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. 

Applications 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 click to view the Program Profile. For any queries, contact Team Leader Julie Davey via [email protected] using the subject line: Family Support Specialist - DFV - Toowoomba enquiry via EthicalJobs. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

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]. 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. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.

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.