Senior Practitioner - DFV Specialist

In this key role, we need your exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to drive a specialised response for victim-survivors who are impacted by family and sexual violence. Based in Mount Isa police station, you’ll work closely with the QPS, providing trauma-informed, person centred support.

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 full-time, maximum term position (12 months, with potential for extension) you’ll be the DFV Specialist Practitioner working in close partnership with QPS to deliver a range of supports aimed at improving the safety of victim-survivors who present to the Mt Isa Police Station. You’ll also contribute to improving service system integration between QPS and other agencies, and you’ll be based at Mt Isa Police Station.

You will make a difference by:

A place to feel valued:

You’re an experienced Domestic and Family Violence practitioner who is passionate about supporting families within a child centred, strengths-based framework. Importantly, you have a strong understanding of the impact of trauma on children and their families and you’re keenly aware of the additional impacts and barriers experienced by Indigenous families.

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:

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.

Applications close: Monday 25th August 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

Position Description: Senior Practitioner DFV Specialist

For any queries, please contact our Team Leader, Ksondra Stephan on 0488 271 450 or via email at ksondra.stephan@54reasons.org.au.

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.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.