Coordinator DFV and FaRS

The Organisation:

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 and disadvantage.  Our services are available to the entire community regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender 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 seeking an experienced and compassionate Coordinator – Domestic Violence (DFV) and Family and Relationship Services (FaRS) to lead our dedicated team supporting children, young people, adults, and families. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of integrated, client-centred services including domestic and family violence programs, individual, couples and children's counselling, post-separation support, and therapeutic group work. You will ensure high standards of clinical practice, compliance, risk management whilst also promoting staff wellbeing and development and fostering strong partnerships across the local government and community sector.

This role also oversees specific programs that co-locate and partner with the Queensland Police Service (Embedded Worker and PRADO programs).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to a multidisciplinary team delivering crisis, counselling, and outreach services.
• Coordinate service delivery and ensure compliance with complex state and federally funded programs.
• Implement and promote best-practice frameworks in relation to Domestic and Family Violence, Trauma Informed Practice, Family Systems and other therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver and oversee brief, solution-focused counselling for individuals, couples, and families.
• Facilitate and support the delivery of psycho-educational group programs.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the Queensland Police Service and other key stakeholders and partner agencies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, action learning, and change management across the service.
• Prepare high-quality reports, monitor data and performance outcomes, and ensure program accountability.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling, and eligibility or membership with a relevant professional association (AASW, APA, PACFA).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a related field, ideally encompassing:
• Trauma Informed Practice
• High-risk and crisis intervention, specifically in relation to domestic and family violence and child protection
• Family Systems principles and practices
• Post-Separation support and family law matters
• Group facilitation and psychoeducation
• Demonstrated understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Act, Child Protection Act, and Family Law Act.
• Proven experience in human resource management, supervision, and staff wellbeing support.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and change management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Commitment to the ethos of the Catholic Church and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

Essential Requirements:

• Current Driver's Licence
• Current or eligible QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Evidence of Australian Work Rights (citizenship or visa)
• Current (within 3 months) Australian Federal Police Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain
• Signed Statutory Declaration confirming no criminal offences (Australia and overseas)

Why Work for us?

We offer a competitive remuneration on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (Level 7). Salary packaging options are available to increase your take home pay by up to $15,900. Work for a respected, values-based organisation making a genuine impact in the lives of children, families, and communities. Access to professional development, clinical supervision, and wellbeing initiatives. Competitive remuneration and salary packaging options.

Supportive leadership and opportunities to contribute to service innovation and growth.

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.

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.