Senior Practitioner - Domestic & Family Violence

Are you passionate about making communities safer for women and their children? As part of our refuge team, we need you to mentor our team of dedicated professionals, helping to maximise their impact on the lives of victim survivors and their families.

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

In this part-time (8 day fortnight, days flexible), fixed term contract position through to end of September 2025 (with potential for extension), you’ll hold a case load of complex clients experiencing domestic and family violence and provide technical support and coaching to the wider refuge team. Based in Moreton Bay, with travel across our South-East Queensland program locations, you’ll be part of the DFV Refuge and Mobile Outreach Program and will report to a Team Leader.

We’re seeking applicants to commence as soon as possible – ideally in April 2025.

You will make a difference by:

A place to feel valued:

You’re a passionate and confident leader who motivates and builds the capacity of others, and you have strong knowledge of domestic and family violence and how it affects children, families and communities. Importantly, you’re committed to making a positive change in the community.

This role requires:

A place to belong:

At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

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

For more information about this program click to view the Program Profile. For any queries, contact our Team Leader, contact Marnie at marnie.greer@54reasons.org.au. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

Position Description: Senior Practitioner – SEQ Refuges

Applications close: 4pm AEST, Monday 14th April 2025.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its 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 at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.