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 in Brisbane. 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.

It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation- yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose. 

A place to make a difference

Here you're empowered to make a difference in children's lives by learning, sharing and collaborating to find new ways to solve problems. 

In this full-time, permanent role, 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 program and outreach role. The role attracts some minimal rostered on-call responsibilities, and report to the Team Leader.

The role is full time (38 hours per week), but we are also open to people who only have part time availability.

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.

We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow.

Bringing your best every day, means: 

• 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 drivers' licence
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or significant experience in a similar service

A place to belong

54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 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: 

• Award rate salary (Level 4.1 - $41.52 an hour) plus full salary packaging benefits (use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!)
• Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions

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 via the "Apply Now" button.

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

Position Description: Family Support Specialist

For more information about the team or the role, please contact Wendy Tucker, Team Leader at [email protected] using the subject line: Family Support Specialist - Domestic Family Violence - Roma enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.