Save the Children is one of the largest providers of domestic and family violence (DFV) refuges in Queensland - be part of this dynamic network of teams working together to deliver high quality support to women and children who have experienced DFV.

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 (3 days per week through to end of June 2022, with potential for extension), you'll work collaboratively with Community Housing Providers to assist women and children to have sustainable housing and safety options within the Moreton Bay Region. Reporting to our Regional Manager, you'll be part of our SEQ Domestic and Family Violence team.

You will make an impact by:

• Identifying and fostering relationships with existing community leaders
• Providing targeted support to families accessing Moreton Bay head lease tenancies
• Working collaboratively with DFV shelter programs, providing specialised support for women to access and maximise available housing products to reduce barriers to accessing or sustaining tenancies

Does this sound like you?

You're an experienced Domestic and Family Violence practitioner, with a keen interest in supporting families with their housing and tenancy needs. You have high levels of initiative and flexibility alongside cultural sensitivity and knowledge. Importantly, you have a thorough knowledge of the impacts of domestic and family violence on women and children.

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
• Knowledge of housing products and barriers to accessing safe and sustainable housing
• Experience working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds
• 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. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Award rate salary
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
• Full salary packaging benefits

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 Worker

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. 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.