Child and Youth Worker/Practitioner

23 hours ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service Full time $90,000 - $105,000 per year

Help children and young people heal from trauma in a respected, impactful organisation

  • $100,000 – $105,000 (pro rata) + 12% super + salary packaging
  • Part-time 0.8 FTE | No after-hours | Relocation assistance considered

Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service (CRDVS)

Help children and young people heal from trauma in a respected and supportive organisation. Join Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service (CRDVS) and make a real difference every day.

About the Benefits

At
Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service (CRDVS)
, we make a real difference by supporting children and families impacted by domestic and family violence. As part of our Mareeba team, you'll enjoy:

  • Salary packaging (up to $15,900 p.a.) to boost your take-home pay
  • Flexible part-time hours – 60 hours per fortnight, no after-hours work
  • Extra leave loading
  • Ongoing professional development and formal training in trauma-informed practice
  • A close-knit, supportive team culture
  • Relocation assistance (for the right candidate)

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a skilled
Child and Youth Worker
to provide therapeutic interventions and counselling to children and young people affected by family violence. You'll also support carers and collaborate with services to reduce the impact of violence in the community.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering trauma-informed counselling and group work
  • Supporting carers through advocacy and information sharing
  • Safety planning and crisis response
  • Coordinating with police and local services
  • Community education and stakeholder engagement

About You

You'll bring both professional expertise and personal resilience to this role.

What we're looking for:

  • Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or similar
  • Experience working therapeutically with children and young people
  • Commitment to feminist practice and systems-informed approaches
  • Ability to manage complexity with empathy and cultural sensitivity
  • Openness to supervision, reflection, and ongoing learning

Additional experience with play therapy, sand tray, or other trauma-informed modalities will be highly regarded.

Requirements:
C Class driver's licence, Working With Children Card, and police check (or willingness to obtain).

Apply Now

If you're ready to do meaningful, complex work with a supportive and respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now – applications are reviewed as they come in.

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