Are you passionate about making communities safer for women and their children? Help us do our part to change the reality of domestic and family violence in Brisbane. 54 Reasons is one of the largest providers of DFV refuge services in Queensland – be part of this dynamic network of teams working together to deliver high quality support.

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

A place where your purpose matters. 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 (68.4 Hrs/9 days per fortnight - 8:30am to 4:30pm) maximum term (till June 30 2028) position, you’ll work as part of our DFV team in the Brisbane region to help us create lasting change for children everywhere.

You will make a difference by:

Facilitating the provision of safe accommodation to women and children escaping domestic and family violence.
Providing immediate support to women and children impacted by DFV
Conducting thorough gendered analysis of risk and needs assessments, within a trauma informed case management framework
Developing strong networks and referral pathways to support desired outcomes
Collecting and recording information for the purpose of accountability, evaluation, and reporting

A place to feel valued:

Your deep expertise and thorough understanding of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and ability to apply that within a trauma-informed practice framework will be invaluable. You're an experienced or emerging domestic and family violence practitioner with high levels of initiative and flexibility alongside cultural sensitivity and knowledge.

This role requires:

Knowledge and understanding of domestic and family violence, including the impact on children
Knowledge of best practice, professional standards, and relevant research in the field of domestic and family violence
Demonstrated understanding of the ways in which cultural contexts influence practice approaches
Current valid driver’s license
A Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology or relevant Human Services Qualification and/or significant experience working in a similar service

It is a genuine requirement of this position that it be filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1991.

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:

Generous Award rate salary (currently Level 4.1 – $44.58 per hour), plus full salary packaging benefits (use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!)
Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum
Internal employment and development opportunities
Supportive Managers – we provide professional supervision training so you can feel supported and build a career
Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We have a highly inclusive culture and diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve, allowing you to bring your whole self to work (if that’s what you want!).

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 below.

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