Domestic and Family Violence Specialist: Maternity Leave Cover
Domestic Violence Action Centre – Toowoomba QLD
Domestic & Family Violence Specialist – Full Time (Toowoomba)
Support survivors. Advocate for change. Make a lasting impact.
* Full-time position based in Toowoomba (Maternity Cover)
* SCHADS Level 5.1 – 5.3 + Salary Packaging + Employee Benefits
* Join a passionate team driving real change in the community
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a dedicated and capable Domestic & Family Violence Specialist to join our team for maternity leave cover until June 2026. This role provides trauma-informed, client-centered support to individuals and families affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence across our region.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide phone and face-to-face comprehensive and ongoing risk assessments, safety planning, crisis support, advocacy, information, referrals to additional services, and supporting clients to navigate the service systems.
* Provide trauma-informed domestic and family violence support that best meets the needs of clients.
* Undertake and/or participate in case coordination and case management of clients.
* Provide a flexible service and have the ability to be rostered onto an afterhours on-call roster while working autonomously and ethically.
* Provide face-to-face court support and advocacy services to women at the designated Magistrate's courts contained within the DVAC catchment as required.
* Provide group work services to individuals who have experienced domestic violence in collaboration with other workers or external co-facilitators.
* Maintain professional working relationships with key stakeholders and external agencies.
* Assess women's eligibility for Safety Upgrades brokerage as a function of the overall assessment, undertake home safety audits, and refer eligible clients for brokerage where appropriate in collaboration with the staff member overseeing the brokerage program.
* Maintain case notes, reports, and data collection in line with DVAC procedures.
* Uphold DVAC's commitment to social justice.
About You
* Possession of relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in the human services field.
* Willingness to engage in reflective practice and professional supervision.
* Knowledge of the Domestic & Family Violence Protection Act 2012 .
* Exceptional communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to feminist, trauma-informed, and client-centered practice.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Get rewarded for your hard work and dedication with a competitive remuneration package and a generous EBA.
Achieve a better work-life balance with additional board leave.
Enhance your skills and well-being with access to a professional development budget, supervision, and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
Take advantage of salary sacrifice packaging options.
Join a tight-knit team that embraces and champions social justice principles, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Part-time position will be considered for the right candidate.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are a passionate and experienced professional who is ready to join a dynamic and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for this role now. To discuss this position further please contact Deb on ***
Applications will be processed as received and only successful candidates will be contacted.
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