Child and Youth Worker/Practitioner (Part-Time) (w/ Relocation Assistance!)
Base pay range
A$100,000.00/yr - A$105,000.00/yr
Help children and young people heal from trauma in a respected, impactful organisation
$100,000 – $105,000 (pro rata) + 12% super + salary packaging
Part-time 0.8 FTE | No after-hours | Relocation assistance considered
Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service (CRDVS)
Help children and young people heal from trauma in a respected and supportive organisation. Join Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service (CRDVS) and make a real difference every day.
About the Benefits
Salary packaging (up to $15,900 p.a.) to boost your take-home pay
Flexible part-time hours – 60 hours per fortnight, no after-hours work
Ongoing professional development and formal training in trauma-informed practice
A close-knit, supportive team culture
Relocation assistance (for the right candidate)
About the Opportunity
We're seeking a skilled
Child and Youth Worker
to provide therapeutic interventions and counselling to children and young people affected by family violence. You'll also support carers and collaborate with services to reduce the impact of violence in the community.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering trauma-informed counselling and group work
Supporting carers through advocacy and information sharing
Safety planning and crisis response
Coordinating with police and local services
Community education and stakeholder engagement
About You
You'll bring both qualified expertise and personal resilience to this role.
What we're looking for:
Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or similar
Experience working therapeutically with children and young people
Commitment to feminist practice and systems-informed approaches
Ability to manage complexity with empathy and cultural sensitivity
Openness to supervision, reflection, and ongoing learning
Additional experience with play therapy, sand tray, or other trauma-informed modalities will be highly regarded.
Requirements:
C Class driver's licence, Working With Children Card, and police check (or willingness to obtain).
Apply Now
If you're ready to do meaningful, complex work with a supportive and respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now – applications are reviewed as they come in.
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📌 Child And Youth Worker/Practitioner (Part-Time) (W/ Relocation Assistance!)
🏢 Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service
📍 Cairns