Every person has the right to live in safety, and yet domestic and family violence is a regular occurrence in Australia.
Help us do our part to change this reality.
54 reasons is one of the largest providers of DFV refuge services in Queensland – be part of this dynamic network of teams working together to deliver high quality support.
54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.
A place where your purpose matters.
Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.
With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident.
Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.
It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation– yours included.
We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact.
Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks.
From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.
A place to make a difference: ? In this full-time maximum-term position (until end of December 2025) based in Gold Coast, you'll provide outreach case management support to women and children experiencing Domestic and Family Violence and/or homelessness because of DFV.
Reporting to the Team Leader, you'll work business hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm .
You will make a difference by: Providing immediate support to women and children impacted by Domestic and Family Violence Conducting risk assessments where Domestic and Family violence is identified Developing strong networks and referral pathways to support desired outcomes Collecting and recording information for the purpose of accountability, evaluation, and reporting A place to feel valued: You're a passionate and confident family practitioner, with strong knowledge of domestic and family violence and how it impacts families and communities.
You're committed to making a positive change in the community and you work within a trauma-informed practice framework.
Bringing your best every day means having: Experience working with women, children and young people who have experienced domestic and family violence Knowledge of best practice, professional standards, and relevant research in the field of domestic and family violence Demonstrated understanding of the ways in which cultural contexts influence practice approaches Current valid driver's licence A Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology or relevant Human Service Qualification and/or significant experience working in a similar service A place to belong: ? 54 reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia.
We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people.
Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do.
We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team.
We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:? Award rate salary (Level 3.1 - $35.75 an hour) plus penalty rates as appropriate, and full salary packaging benefits (use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!)
Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum Internal employment and development opportunities Supportive Managers – we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at Save Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
Does this sound like the place for you?
We'd love to hear from you.
Submit your cover letter and resume below.
Applications close: 12pm Wednesday 20th November 2024.
Position Description: Family Support Worker – SEQ Refuges For more information about this program click to view the Program Profile.
For any queries, please contact Sylvia Planing on ****** or 0437 389 195.
It is a genuine requirement of this position that it be filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1991.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups.
But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at ******.
We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation.
All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact ****** for further support.