Domestic Family Violence Worker

About UsAt Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ), we are proud to be Queensland's leading provider of relationship and family wellbeing services. Our purpose is to provide individuals and families with the tools and support they need to build happier, healthier lives. Through education, counselling, and community programs, we help people develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience to navigate life's challenges.

Our work promotes care and safety, embracing diversity to foster strong and connected communities. We are committed to expanding our expertise and leading conversations about relationships, mental health, and social connection.

By joining Relationships Australia Queensland, you can be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Practitioner to join our Stopping Family Violence program in Cairns. This is a permanent part-time role (52.5 hours per fortnight) where you'll play a vital role in fostering safety and positive change in the community.

In this role, you will facilitate group sessions with men who use violence, supporting accountability and behaviour change, while prioritising the safety and wellbeing of their partners, children, and families. You'll also provide individual counselling where needed and contribute to community education initiatives that raise awareness of DFV and promote prevention strategies.

Your contribution will make a tangible difference in addressing and preventing domestic and family violence, helping to create safer, stronger, and healthier communities across the Cairns region.

Additionally, you will:

• Assessing men for suitability in program participation, and case managing each client to ensure the safety of the client and their family
• Facilitating groups, and providing crisis intervention and individual counselling to perpetrators of domestic violence
• Providing information and support in relation to protection orders, court processes and the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act
• Developing, implementing and evaluating training and education programs within the community
• Developing and maintaining appropriate contact with police, solicitors, court staff, other counsellors and community agencies in the region to facilitate a community response to domestic violence

Work hours will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Please note some flexibility is required, including one evening shift per week (between 9.30am and 8pm).

About You

You are a compassionate and skilled practitioner with a strong commitment to preventing domestic and family violence and creating safer futures for individuals and families. With qualifications in the social or behavioural sciences, you bring experience in both group facilitation and individual counselling, along with the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with clients. You are confident working within community networks, partnering with agencies, and applying principles of community development to strengthen coordinated responses. Your knowledge of DFV theory and practice, combined with your passion for community education and behavioural change, equips you to make a meaningful impact in this vital role.

Additionally, you have:

• Undergraduate qualifications in the social or behavioural sciences.
• Experience working with clients in a group facilitation model and in individual counselling.
• Demonstrated experience working with local networks and agencies using principles of community development.
• Knowledge of current theory and practice relating to domestic and family violence and a capacity to deliver community education programs.

We Can Offer YouAt RAQ, we believe in supporting our people both inside and outside the workplace. Here's what you can look forward to as part of our team:

• Work-Life Balance - Enjoy a flexible, supportive culture that empowers you to thrive at work and at home.

• Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per year, significantly increasing your net income.

• Extra Time Off - Recharge with 3 additional paid leave days over the Christmas period, on top of your standard annual leave.

• Annual Leave Loading - Receive extra pay when you take annual leave - because your downtime matters.

• Study Leave - Pursuing further qualifications? We offer up to 2 weeks of paid study leave each year to support your professional growth.

• Generous Parental Leave - Take the time you need to focus on your family with our paid parental leave program.

• Wellbeing Support - Benefit from medical insurance discounts and free access to our Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health.

The salary is being offered between $87, $102,000.00 per annum, to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation. Join us and experience a workplace where your wellbeing, growth, and success are our top priorities.

How to Apply

To apply, send us your resume and a brief over letter, outlining you're the perfect candidate for these roles.

Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they're received, so we encourage you to submit your application now

Applications close Sunday 7 September 2025