Mens Healing and Wellbeing Worker

54reasons is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We’re ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children’s rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We’ve been working with families and communities in Queensland as a trusted support for children for nearly 70 years. More information on our work in Queensland is available here.

Where you come in:

In this full-time, maximum term position until 30 September 2023 with strong potential for extension, you’ll deliver culturally appropriate support to men who have used violence. You’ll be a part of a go forward team eager to help build and restore Aboriginal communities through working with the males in our client groups, aiming to restore respect and safety for women and children to support healing the family unit. Your knowledge of both traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and contemporary healing methods will see you lead your clients through a process of recovery to self, family and community.

We currently have a position available in Doomadgee or Normanton.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

You will make an impact by:

Does this sound like you?

You have a desire to make a positive local impact through your knowledge and understanding of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. You hold strong connections throughout the community and understand the ongoing and recurring challenges. Your awareness of the other services available in the community will help you be flexible in your approach to truly provide healing and wellbeing to the participants and the wider community. You might also be looking to develop your skills through formalised qualifications.

This role requires:

Working at 54reasons is more than just a job.

It is the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. What we offer you:

For more information regarding our employee benefits, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section.

If you have further questions, please view the position description linked below or call Chris Ruyg on 0438 546 371, email christopher.ruyg@54reasons.org.au or pop in and visit us at one of our offices:

Position Description – Healing and Wellbeing Worker

Applications close 4pm AEST, Monday 19th June 2023.

54 reasons is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We’re dedicated to ensuring54 reasonsis a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

54 reasons is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.