* Are you passionate about providing support to people who are experiencing, or who have experienced domestic and family violence (DFV)?
Community Action Inc has a short-term DFV Practitioner position available for commencement immediately within our Gympie Region Domestic and Family Violence Service (GRDFVS).
Contract to mid-August 2026 (part-time / 34h per week)
Mandatory Requirements:
* Current Blue Card for child related employment.
* Current Driver's Licence.
* Eligibility to work in Australia.
Desirable:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in the human services field eg. Bachelor Psychology, Bachelor Counselling, Bachelor Human Services/Social Work Majoring in Counselling, or similar.
* A knowledge and understanding of trauma informed practice.
* Demonstrated experience working in the DFV sector.
Selection Criteria:
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the impacts of DFV on victim-survivors and the ability to respond effectively in a sensitive and confidential manner.
* Demonstrated understanding of safety issues for people affected by DFV, and staff assisting them.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant legal processes and legislation relevant to DFV.
* Demonstrated understanding of the social, political and gendered nature of DFV from a feminist perspective.
* Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with workers from a range of sectors in order to achieve client outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability to work in crisis intervention and from a case management framework.
* Ability to work in a community-based organisation, to participate within a staff team in a collaborative and supportive manner, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to work within a police station and closely with police officers whose practice frameworks and work practices differ to those used within human services work.
* High level intake and assessment interviewing skills.
A copy of the Position Description and Employment Application Form can be obtained from our website:
We value our staff and offer the following benefits:
* Tax free salary packaging
* Flexible working arrangements
* Long service leave after 5 years
* Professional Support package
* Friendly and supportive workplace culture
To apply for this position:
Please read the Position Description carefully before submitting your application. An application will only be considered if it contains the following:
* Completed Application for Employment
* A copy of your current Resume
* Completed Selection Criteria
Please Note: You must submit the selection criteria listed above in writing. Please address each selection criteria accordingly. Your application will not be eligible without this.
Applications will only be accepted via email:
Applications Close: Friday 2nd January 2026