Domestic Family Violence Specialist - Hervey Bay

About the Position

As a Domestic Family Violence Specialist with IMPACT Community Services in Hervey Bay, you'll play a critical role in supporting families at risk, providing direct assistance to enhance their safety and resilience. This role centres on building strategies for vulnerable families to address domestic and family violence (DFV) concerns, with a focus on trauma-informed care. You will work within the Intensive Family Support Program, helping to develop family safety plans, conducting thorough risk assessments, and working collaboratively with the team to address child protection concerns. Engaging with the local community and partnering organisations will be essential to strengthen referral pathways, provide specialist advice, and help raise awareness around DFV. Regular home visits, assessment processes, and documentation are key components, all aimed at empowering families towards sustainable safety and wellness.

To make a difference in this role, you will have experience in the following:

• Developing engagement strategies for families dealing with DFV, including risk assessment and safety planning.
• Providing specialist advice to the Intensive Family Support (IFS) team and identifying tailored case plans for families at risk.
• Demonstrating a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, especially with vulnerable populations.

Please download the PD to view all the skills and experience required for this role.

Our offer to you

At IMPACT Community Services, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits to support your professional and personal growth:

• A nine-day fortnight for specific roles
• Birthday bonus day
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging, up to $18,500 per year tax free
• Leadership programs with the Institute of Managers and Leaders
• Leaders Lab, development support for employees aspiring to leadership roles
• Workplace Chaplaincy for face-to-face, confidential support
• Westpac Corporate Partner program with discounted bank products and financial education
• 2hrs paid per month to volunteer for a worthy cause of your choice
• Free confidential counselling for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for advancement with our ‘grow your own’ approach to hiring
• Professional development with regular in-house and external learning and development
• Tertiary study assistance towards course costs up to $1000 per year
• Gain experience in other IMPACT departments and projects
• Rewards and gifts of appreciation, performance and achievement
• A culture of self-care and self-care plans
• Industry placements to keep your knowledge and experience up to date
• Professional membership reimbursement to stay up to date with best practice
• Reimbursement for clearances, e.g., Working With Children (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Card, International Police check

How to apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application along with a current resume and cover letter. For more information about the role, download the Position Description (PD) available below.