DFV Behaviour Change Practitioner

Join Us in Making a Difference – DFV Behaviour Change Practitioner (Level 5)

Be the voice. Be the change. Be part of something powerful.

Are you a passionate advocate for justice? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of adults and children experiencing domestic and family violence?  This is your opportunity to make a real difference – every single day.

DVNQ is looking to expanding our team, so we are looking for DFV Behaviour Change Practitioners who want to be a part of a stable longstanding organization working to create lasting change.

Role: DFV Behaviour Change Practitioner – Level 5

Location: Townsville, QLD

Level 5 SCHADS Award ($ $53.31/hour) + salary packaging & generous leave

Full Time/Part-Time positions

Why DVNQ?

For over 30 years, DVNQ has been a cornerstone of community safety and support in Townsville. We're a charity committed to evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches — and we care deeply about the rights, safety, and dignity of victim-survivors.

Our values — Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Innovation, Collaboration — drive everything we do. We invest in our people because we know this work is meaningful, complex, and life-changing.

When you join DVNQ, you're not just taking a job – you're joining a supportive, purpose-driven team that champions professional growth and puts people first.

Learn more about us:

About the Role

About the Role: What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of our Prevention Team, you'll:

• Conduct risk and suitability assessments for participants of a behaviour change program
• Facilitate group behaviour change programs
• Complete one-on-one work with the aim to work toward group readiness
• Provide information and referrals to address intersecting needs (i.e. mental health, homelessness, drugs and alcohol etc.)
• Deliver information to respondents in court
• Maintain ongoing engagement with participants to support accountability and change
• Prepare high-quality reports and documentation for stakeholders including courts and corrections
• Promote safety, respect and responsibility in all aspects of your work
• Build and foster collaborative partnerships with other agencies and stakeholders

What We're Looking For – Selection Criteria

We're after someone with heart, courage and capability — someone who:

• Has a relevant tertiary qualification (or 5 years of experience in human services)
• Has worked a minimum of 3 years' full time experience in a relevant human services discipline
• Understands the drivers and dynamics of DFV and the behaviour change process
• Demonstrates an understanding of the ways in which children are harmed through experiencing DFV
• Brings excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Is ready to build strong community connections and foster meaningful change
• Has experience in delivering group work, case management and/or individual counselling

What You'll Get

• SCHADS Level 5
• Up to $15,900 salary packaging — boost your take-home pay
• Extra Christmas leave + 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading
• Flexible working hours – Monday to Friday with rare out-of-hours needs
• Strong supervision culture – regular internal and external supervision
• Employee Assistance Program, annual flu shots, and more
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and growth — team days, training, mentoring

Ready to Step Up? Here's How to Apply:

Send the following to

1. Cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria
2. Resume with 2 professional referees (one must be your current/most recent manager)
3. Proof of qualifications or equivalent experience

Applications close Monday 15 September 2025 at 9am.

Note: Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

This is more than a job — it's a chance to create lasting change. Join us. Be the reason someone gets a second chance.