Domestic & Family Violence (DFV) Worker (Male) - Men's Group Facilitator

About Us

At 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 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're seeking a dedicated and compassionate male Domestic and Family Violence Worker to join our Stopping Family Violence program in Brisbane. Whether you're an experienced group facilitator or someone keen to develop your facilitation skills, we offer supportive onboarding and on‑the‑job training to help you grow in this area. This opportunity is open to candidates seeking either part‑time or full‑time hours. At Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ), we're committed to supporting our people and creating meaningful opportunities to make a real difference. You'll be part of a collaborative team where your work contributes to safer, stronger communities every day.

In this role, you'll facilitate group programs with men who use violence, focusing strongly on the safety and wellbeing of partners, families, and the wider community. You'll also provide individual counselling to support accountability and long-term behaviour change.

Beyond direct client work, you'll contribute to community education initiatives that raise awareness of DFV and promote prevention strategies. As part of a coordinated community response, you'll work closely with police, solicitors, court staff, counsellors, and community agencies.

Additionally, you will:

• Assess program suitability and provide case management with a strong focus on the safety of clients and their families.
• Facilitate group programs, deliver crisis intervention, and provide individual counselling to men who use violence.
• Offer information and support relating to protection orders, court processes, and the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with police, solicitors, court staff, other counsellors, and community agencies to strengthen a coordinated community response to domestic and family violence.

Work hours will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Please note some flexibility is required, including one evening shift per week (Wednesday from 12pm-8pm).

About You

You are a compassionate and skilled practitioner who is passionate about creating safer futures for individuals, families, and communities impacted by domestic and family violence. With a strong grounding in social or behavioural sciences, you bring experience in group facilitation and individual counselling, as well as the ability to engage respectfully and collaboratively with men who use violence to foster genuine behaviour change. You thrive in building trust, working in partnership with community agencies, and delivering prevention programs that drive awareness and early intervention. Importantly, you are resilient, adaptable, and committed to advancing safety, accountability, and positive change.

Additionally, you have:

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

We Can Offer You

At 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.
• Professional Support
  – Benefit from dedicated clinical supervision designed to support your growth as a practitioner.
• 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 Monday 10 November 2025