Save the Children is one of the largest providers of domestic and family violence support services in North West Queensland. In this newly created role,be part of this dynamic network of teams working together to deliver high quality support to young people and adults who have experienced sexual 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 (22.8 hours per week through to end of March 2024, with potential for extension) based in Doomadgee, you'll work collaboratively with counselling and other community based support services to aid the recovery and healing journey of young people (12 to 17) and adults who have experienced sexual violence. Reporting to our Regional Manager, you'll be part of our North West Queensland Team.

You will make an impact by:

• Identifying and fostering relationships with existing community leaders, groups and support providers
• Providing individual centred family focussed support to individuals to increase their safety
• Working collaboratively with community support providers to aid the recovery and healing journey

Does this sound like you?

You're an experienced support worker, with a keen interest in supporting individuals and families with their journey to recover, heal and increase safety. You have high levels of initiative and flexibility alongside cultural sensitivity and knowledge. Importantly, you have a thorough knowledge of the impacts of both sexual and domestic and family violence on children and their families and individuals.

This role requires:

• A Bachelor qualification in a Human Services area and/or significant experience in a similar service
• Knowledge and understanding of sexual violence and domestic and family violence, including the impact on children and families
• Understanding of working within the dynamics of community, including the impact of intergenerational and interpersonal trauma
• Experience working with families from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage
• Current full driver's 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. What we offer you:

• Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits
• Award rate salary plus full salary packaging benefits
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
• A great team and flexible work environment
• Learning and professional development opportunities

For more information regarding our employee benefits, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

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

Position Description - Family Support Specialist

More information on the team and program that the role works in is available in our Program Profile.

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, 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. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

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.

Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.