dfv practitioner

17th June, 2024

Centacare Family and Relationship Services (CFRS) is a non-profit community organisation that supports the strengthening of family and community relationships, particularly where there is vulnerability or disadvantage. Our services are available to the entire community regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age or ability. We strive to deliver professional and accountable services whilst empowering our clients to find solutions and achieve their goals.

The role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Domestic Violence Practitioner to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be providing intake, counselling, court support and group work to women who have experienced domestic and family violence within the Sunshine Coast Regional Domestic and Family Violence Service (SCRDFVS). This involves partnering with them using a trauma informed, strengths based and solution focused approach to assist in increasing their safety and recovery.

Key Duties:

• Making initial contact with women who have experienced domestic and family violence following receipt of a referral. Completing client intakes, including initial risk assessment/s and safety planning.
• Provision of domestic violence counselling, psychoeducation, and group work.
• Supporting women attending court in relation to a domestic violence order.
• Supporting women to identify their goals and immediate needs in order to assist them to increase their safety, agency, and autonomy.
• Working within the Trauma Informed and Brief Solution Focused frameworks: this may include, but is not limited to, advocating on behalf of the client, making additional referrals, providing psychoeducation and counselling, as well as other practical assistance.
• Participating in meetings and liaising with other local stakeholders, e.g., Child Safety, Corrections, Housing and QPS.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Science from a recognised institution (including eligibility for membership of APS, AASW, PACFA or ACA).
• Well-developed understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Act, Child Protection Act and Family Law Act, as well as the issues and the impacts on families engaged in these systems
• Demonstrated articulation of a well-developed practice framework for domestic and family violence
• Experience in intake, risk assessment and safety planning, court support, psychoeducation, referral pathways, DVO assistance and group work
• Well-developed written work including report writing, case notes, data collection, data entry and computer literacy skills
• Highly effective communication, with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to advocate for our clients' needs with other statutory organisations/ departments.
• Have a high degree of professionalism and integrity in working with clients, colleagues, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to support and work with diverse families with complex needs.

Essential requirements for the role:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications are essential
• Have a current Blue Card – or be eligible to apply.
• Have a current driver's licence.
• Provide a current Australian Federal Police Criminal History Check or successfully pass one.
• Have working rights in Australia.

Why Work for us?

We offer a competitive remuneration on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award Level 5. Salary packaging options are available to increase your take home pay by up to $15,900.

How to apply

Click APPLY and submit a cover letter that clearly addresses the above listed skills, experience, and essential criteria, as well as a copy of your current résumé. If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Adam Beck on

Please note shortlisting and interviews will commence as applications are received.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.

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