Family Support Specialist

Every person has the right to live in safety, and yet domestic and family violence is a regular occurrence in Australia. Help us do our part to change this reality. 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. 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.

In this part-time (9 days per fortnight) max-term (till January 2028) parental leave role, you’ll work as a part of our Refuge team in the Moreton Bay 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
• Conducting thorough risk and needs assessments, within a trauma informed case management framework
• Working with families to source appropriate, safe and sustainable accommodation free from violence and/or connecting families with services to meet their needs

You’re an experienced domestic and family violence practitioner with high levels of initiative and flexibility alongside cultural sensitivity and knowledge. You’re able to respond calmly and effectively in crisis and complex situations. Importantly, you possess a thorough understanding of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and are able to apply that within a trauma-informed practice framework.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated experience in case management and knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of domestic and family violence, including the impact on children
• Demonstrated experience working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Current drivers’ licence
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or significant experience in a similar service

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:

• Award rate salary (Level 4.1 - currently $46.70 an hour) plus full salary packaging benefits
• Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions

We have a highly inclusive culture and diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve, allowing you to bring your whole self to work. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Applications Close: Sunday 25th October, 2026. Applications will be reviewed following the application close date.

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