Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is a leading provider of relationship and family support services.  We believe healthy relationships are essential for the well-being of children, families and communities.  We are committed to offering the best possible counselling, mediation, education and support services, and are committed to social justice and inclusion. Find out more about our values, benefits and employee experience by watching this video!

About the Role

Under section 26 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975, Relationships Australia Queensland invites First Nations Peoples – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – to apply for the for a Family Safety and Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team.

• Townsville location, to find out more about Townsville! Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7in_MHcx0Uw&t=2s
• Permanent part time hours (30 hours per week)
• Individual counselling and support, referral and group work

Provide the Townsville First Nations community affected by family violence with culturally informed interventions that support healthy relationship patterns, change violent and abusive behaviour patterns, and ensure safety.

The role focusses on specialist Family Violence (FV) service delivery, including:

• Community development strategies that increase awareness about what Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) is and its impact on people, relationships and culture
• Maintaining a strong understanding of intergenerational trauma relevant to First Nations people
• Increasing safety and wellbeing for men, women and children within these communities

The service has been co-designed by the community and is for people who use patterns of power and control in relationships, and those who are experiencing the impact of domestic and family violence. This includes:

• Complex case management
• Delivery of community development strategies
• A strong understanding of intergenerational trauma relevant to Australia’s First Nations people
• Work within cultural frameworks
• Improve safety and empowerment for people who experience family violence, including children

About You

To be considered for this, ideally you will have as follows:

• Undergraduate level qualifications in Social or Behavioural Sciences
• Extensive experience applying frameworks to build healthy relationships with Australia’s First Nations people
• An understanding that workers, based on their gender, may work in the areas of men’s business and/or women’s business in accordance with cultural expectations
• An Understanding of trauma-informed practice, family and ecological systems

What We Can Offer You

The salary being offered is between $84,426.28 to $98,658.16 per annum, to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation. We also offer our employees as follows:

• Work-life balance and flexible working hours
• Additional annual leave over the Christmas period, annual leave loading and study leave
• A supportive team environment and opportunity for professional development
• Salary packaging options available of up to $15,900, which will significantly increase the value of take-home pay
• Paid parental leave and additional benefits such as medical insurance discounts

How to apply

To apply, send us your resume and a cover letter, outlining your demonstrated experience in each area. Applications can be submitted by clicking Apply Now!

Please note that We will be reviewing applications as they’re received, so we encourage you to submit your application before closer to advertisement.