Domestic & Family Violence Men's Group Facilitator

About the role

Relationships Australia Queensland is seeking a passionate, experienced practitioner to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families affected by domestic and family violence. The role works with people who use violence to support their journey toward healing, accountability and positive change, using culturally safe, trauma-aware and healing-focused approaches. It also includes facilitating group programs and healing circles, delivering community education and building partnerships with Indigenous communities and local service providers.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver culturally safe, trauma-aware, person-centred therapeutic interventions that promote accountability, healing and positive behaviour change.
• Facilitate individual counselling, therapeutic case management, group programs and healing circles.
• Help participants recognise the impacts of violence on partners, children, families and the wider community, and develop respectful relationship skills.
• Undertake risk assessments and safety planning, prioritising the safety of victim-survivors, children and families.
• Provide culturally appropriate referrals and collaborate with specialist DFV, social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, alcohol and other drug, legal and parenting services.
• Deliver community education and awareness activities on preventing domestic and family violence.
• Maintain accurate client records, case notes, risk documentation and service data.
• Take part in professional supervision, reflective practice and ongoing development.

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in Behavioural Science, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Community Services or a related discipline, or working towards it.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals and families affected by domestic and family violence.
• Experience in risk assessment, safety planning and responding to complex client needs.
• Sound understanding of trauma-informed practice, family and ecological systems, and the impacts of intergenerational trauma, lateral violence and institutional betrayal.
• Ability to work therapeutically with people who use violence while keeping the safety of victim-survivors and children central.
• Knowledge of relevant DFV legislation, confidentiality requirements and professional obligations.

What we offer

• Salary from $91,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus superannuation.
• 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.

To apply, submit a resume and a brief cover letter through the Apply Now link; applications close on 1 November 2026.