Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable community members as our next Domestic Violence Worker.

Earn a Level 5 SCHADS salary of $100,000 - $104,500 p.a. (pro rata for 0.9 FTE) + superannuation + salary packaging to increase your take-home pay!

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities in an organisation known for its low staff turnover and high level of support.

Our Mission

Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service Inc. (CRDVS) aims to use its specialist knowledge and skills to prevent domestic and family violence in the community and empower those affected by it.

CRDVS's vision is "Making a difference – bringing domestic and family violence to an end". We seek to do this by providing a confidential, comprehensive, and client-centred quality service to all vulnerable clients free of charge. CRDVS at all times strives to uphold high levels of professionalism and accountability.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.dvcairns.org/

How You'll Make a Difference

Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service (CRDVS) is seeking a 0.9 FTE Domestic Violence Worker based in Atherton, QLD.

This role involves providing crisis intervention, ongoing counselling, and assistance with Domestic Violence Protection Orders, reporting to the Senior Practitioner.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Providing crisis intervention including intake and assessment

Offering crisis counselling and ongoing DV counselling

Assisting at Mareeba Domestic Violence Court with information and referral

Working closely with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) on improving the safety of victim-survivors

Engaging in group work and community education

Maintaining accurate and confidential records of client work

To read the full position description, please click here.

As our next Domestic Violence Worker, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide crisis intervention to clients accessing support for family and domestic violence. This will be through conducting intake, assessment, crisis counselling, and assisting with Domestic Violence Order applications. Your work will ensure that victim-survivors of family violence can receive timely and safety-enhancing services.

What You'll Bring to the Team

To qualify, you will need tertiary qualifications in behavioural or social sciences. A minimum of 1-2 years experience in the domestic and family violence support industry will also be essential.

Moreover, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

High-level case management skills

Crisis intervention experience

Counselling and advocacy abilities

Experience with community engagement

Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to work both independently and within a team. You should demonstrate initiative, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of domestic violence issues.

This is a role where you can make a significant impact, supporting victims and working towards the elimination of domestic and family violence in our community.

Your ability to apply an intersectional lens to your practice and your understanding of the gendered nature of violence will be critical to your continued success at our service. Highly developed communication skills that allow you to engage with a diverse range of victim-survivors and external stakeholders will also ensure relevant information is being dispersed in an appropriate manner.

Please Note: All applicants must hold (or obtain) a current C Class driver's licence, a Working With Children Card and a formal police criminal history check.

Be Rewarded

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive annual salary of $100,000 - $104,500 p.a. (pro rata for 0.9 FTE) + superannuation, in line with Level 5 SCHADS Award, plus:

NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 p.a.

Opportunities for professional development and training

Relocation assistance considered for the right candidate

A collaborative, low-turnover, and mission-driven workplace

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a rewarding role that allows you to make a difference in people’s lives every day, apply now!