Trauma‑Informed DFV Victim Advocate (Part‑Time)

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per yea

3 extra paid leave days over Christmas

Annual leave loading

Paid study leave

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is seeking a Domestic & Family Violence Worker (Victims Advocate) to join our Cairns team on a temporary, part-time basis (3 days per week). The role focuses on risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy and ongoing support for victim-survivors, with coordination across SFV Men’s program and Women and Children’s services.

You will work directly with victim-survivors and their children, partner with facilitators and external agencies to ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed, values-driven practitioner with commitment to victim-survivors.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to navigate complex systems with safety at the center.
• Experience in advocacy, information, counselling, crisis intervention and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning for victim-survivors and their children.
• Provide advocacy and referrals to relevant services and external agencies.
• Engage clients with compassionate, trauma-informed care and facilitate ongoing engagement.
• Collaborate with SFV facilitators, safety meetings and partner organisations.
• Promote safety information and coordinate support plans with victim-survivors.
• Deliver crisis support and appropriate referrals where required.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in human services field

Job description

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is seeking a Domestic & Family Violence Worker (Victims Advocate) to join our Cairns team on a temporary, part-time basis (3 days per week). The role focuses on risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy and ongoing support for victim-survivors, with coordination across SFV Men’s program and Women and Children’s services.

You will work directly with victim-survivors and their children, partner with facilitators and external agencies to ensure safety and