Save the Children 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. We need you to empower women to make informed choices to regain control over their lives and live free from violence.

Save the Children 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 part time maximum term position (68.4 hours per fortnight over 12 months, with potential for extension) based in Brisbane, you will work as part of a team to provide case management support to women and children escaping domestic violence, both within our accommodation program and outreach work. You will be part of our Queensland Programs team and report to a Team Leader, working shifts between 8am and 7pm, Monday to Friday with additional on call responsibilities.

You will make an impact by:

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

If we could compose the perfect, you…

…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. 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:

• A Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology or relevant Human Service Qualification and/or significant experience in a similar service
• Knowledge and understanding of domestic and family violence, including the impact on children
• Experience working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Current drivers' licence

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job

It's 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. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Award rate salary + super
• Full salary packaging benefits
• Additional annual leave options available

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices.

Save the Children Australia 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.

For more information refer to the Position Description - Parent Support Worker.