About Us and Our Team Culture

At The Centre for Women & Co. and Men & Co. Services we work to support individuals, children and families towards physical and emotional safety through Domestic & Family Violence support and counselling. We work from an evidence-based, trauma-informed and reflective practice framework.

We trust our team members and encourage autonomy.

Our leadership team are grounded and supportive, and we don’t micro-manage.

We are big on investing in professional development and career progression.

We know that working in the DFV and Wellbeing sector is hard work, and we take care of our team.

The Role

The DFV Specialist working with Police is responsible for providing services directly to people who are experiencing Domestic and/or Family Violence. Due to new funding received, there are multiple roles available assisting victim-survivors alongside a Police response. The roles involve directly responding to clients who present in crisis, providing immediate support to clients requiring risk assessment, safety intervention and planning as well as urgent referral and follow up support. You will work collaboratively with Queensland Police Service (QPS), CFW team members and other agencies/organisations to develop appropriate and innovative responses to prevent violence within the Logan and Redlands regions.

Salary and Benefits

SCHADS Level 5.1 ($47.50 p/h)| Full-Time (38 Hours Per Week) | $93,860 annually

Multiple contracts available, for up to 5-years

Salary Packaging up to $15,900 (superannuation can be paid in addition to this, subject to any ATO limit if any).

A supportive induction process and in-house training about the meaningful work we do to support our clients through DFV and improve their wellbeing.

A supportive and warm team culture and working environment where we help one another out, learn from one another and have a lot of fun and laughs

Experience and Qualifications

Essential Tertiary Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, or human services (alongside relevant experience) received from a recognised university.

Preferred Tertiary Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification in counselling or social work

Essential Experience

Demonstrated experience and comprehensive knowledge of Domestic and Family Violence, and its effect on women, children and the wider community and demonstrated understanding of and experience working within current legislation (Domestic and Family Violence Act 2012).

Understanding of trauma-informed and feminist frameworks, with the ability to effectively apply them to support victim survivors.

Preferred Experience

Demonstrated experience and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Potential Start Dates

This role is available to start on:

28th July

18th August

We have set start dates for new team members so that they can undertake our supportive induction process with our Practice and Development Lead and Risk & Culture Officer. This process allows new team members to have set time to learn more about our organisation, our practice frameworks and set up all equipment and logins.

How to Apply – We Want to Meet You!

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and welcome applications including a cover letter and resume. To apply for a role, please click ‘apply’. Applications will be accepted until the 24/07/2025. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis as applications are received.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting candidates for this position.