Domestic & Family Violence Victim's Advocate

About the role

Relationships Australia Queensland is seeking a Domestic and Family Violence Worker (Victim's Advocate) for its Cairns team on a fixed-term, part-time basis (3 days per week) until 30 September 2027. Working closely with the SFV Men's program and Women and Children's services, you will provide risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy and ongoing support to victim-survivors, while helping build a coordinated, accountable response to domestic and family violence.

Key responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with clients and promote voluntary, ongoing engagement.
• Carry out comprehensive intakes and assessments to determine service responses, referrals and support plans.
• Develop, implement and regularly review safety plans for victim-survivors and their children.
• Advocate with external agencies such as police, courts, child safety and specialist DFV services.
• Share relevant safety information with SFV facilitators and Safety Meetings, as agreed with the victim-survivor.
• Provide limited crisis support and make referrals to specialist services when needed.
• Promote prevention of domestic and family violence through community education and engagement.

Required profile

• Trauma-informed, values-driven practitioner with a strong commitment to supporting victim-survivors.
• Collaborative approach, excellent communication skills and ability to navigate complex systems while keeping safety central.
• Confident working alongside perpetrator intervention services and able to balance advocacy with accountability and risk management.
• Degree in a human services field and/or relevant experience; membership of a relevant professional body (or eligibility).
• Experience providing advocacy, information, counselling, crisis intervention and referrals to victim-survivors and families affected by domestic and family violence.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of domestic and family violence and its impacts on victim-survivors and children.
• Knowledge of the men's behaviour change process and perpetrator accountability.
• Understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and relevant legislation.

What we offer

• Flexible, supportive culture with work-life balance.
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year.
• Three extra paid leave days over Christmas and annual leave loading.
• Up to 2 weeks of paid study leave each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical insurance discounts and free access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual salary from $91,000 plus superannuation (pro rata for part-time), negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

To apply, submit a resume and a brief cover letter through the Apply Now link; applications close on 9 November 2026.