Senior Practitioner, Embedded Worker DFV Specialist

About the role

54 reasons, a child rights organisation part of Save the Children Australia, is hiring a Senior Practitioner, Embedded Worker DFV Specialist in Mount Isa. The role works alongside Queensland Police to help victim-survivors of domestic and family violence find safety and support, strengthening how police and specialist services work together.

Key responsibilities

• Provide crisis support, risk assessments and safety planning for people experiencing domestic and family violence
• Build trust with victim-survivors and work with police to support safe, respectful and informed responses
• Use specialist knowledge to identify patterns of violence, understand power and control and support accountability for people using violence
• Connect victim-survivors and their children with specialist services, practical support and ongoing care
• Strengthen partnerships between police and community services and support colleagues and high-quality practice

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in domestic and family violence support, including case management, risk assessment, safety planning and advocacy
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed, child-centred and strengths-based practice, including the impacts of violence on children and families
• Ability to build trusted relationships and work with police, government agencies, specialist services and community organisations
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culturally safe practice
• A relevant degree or diploma, or significant equivalent experience, with strong communication, assessment and report-writing skills

What we offer

• Award rate salary of $54.43 plus full PBI salary packaging benefits
• Annual remote location allowance, flight benefit and up to 5 weeks' annual leave (excluding FIFO arrangements)
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Inclusive, diverse workplace

Applicants submit a cover letter and resume through the online application; applications close on 25 October 2026 and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates must pass a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.