At 54 reasons, we're passionate about supporting those affected by domestic and family violence (DFV) to rebuild their lives. Our Domestic and Family Violence Refuges provide women and children with urgent safe accommodation when they have nowhere else to go. 54 reasons are 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 to women and children escaping violence.

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 permanent, part time position (9 days per fortnight) you'll work within a team to provide specialist support to children and their families within the DFV refuge program. You'll provide intervention and support to children who have witnessed DFV and collaborate with their carer, implementing 54 Reasons Child iView framework. As part of the SEQ DFV Refuge team, you'll work shifts from 8:30am - 4:30pm weekdays and report to a Team Leader.

You will make a difference by:

• Directly supporting children and young people accessing crisis accommodation with their immediate needs after experiencing DFV
• Conducting individual and group activities that will support parent/child attachment and healthy development and transitions
• Enhancing child focused practice in the region both within 54 reasons and more broadly in the community
• Connecting families with the services they need and providing appropriate referrals

Does this sound like you?

You have experience within the domestic and family violence sector and are passionate about children's rights. You know how to respond well in crisis and how to work with children who have experienced trauma. You're able to work independently and take initiative while working within the role boundaries.

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.

This role requires:

• Degree qualification in Children's Services or relevant Human Services field (or significant experience in a similar service)
• Solid understanding of child development and the impact of trauma on children and young people
• Demonstrated experience working with children and young people from a child-centred framework
• Current driver's licence

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.

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter (addressing the role requirements above) and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.

Position Description: Child Support Specialist

For more information about this program, see our Program Profile. For any queries, please speak to Chelsea Ham, Acting Team Leader on 0438 170 225.

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: Child Support Specialist - DFV Refuge 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.