Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner – Townsville
- Provide specialist domestic and family violence expertise to enhance child safety.
- Mentor practitioners and deliver training to build team capability.
- Support families through targeted case management and stakeholder collaboration.
About the Position
We're excited to welcome a Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner to our Townsville Intensive Family Support (IFS) team. In this highly impactful role, you'll provide specialist domestic and family violence expertise that strengthens practice, enhances child safety and supports better outcomes for families experiencing complex challenges. Working alongside practitioners, leaders and community partners, you'll play a key role in building capability, guiding best practice and ensuring families receive safe, informed and effective support.
- Level 5 SCHCADS Award.
- Salary range: $105,578 - $110,360 + Superannuation.
- Full-time, Government funded contract opportunity until 30 June 2028 with possible extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist domestic and family violence leadership through risk assessment, safety planning, case consultation and expert practice advice.
- Build capability across the team by mentoring practitioners, delivering training and supporting the implementation of the Safe and Together framework.
- Support families experiencing complex challenges through specialist interventions, stakeholder collaboration and, where required, targeted case management.
- Drive safer outcomes for children and families by strengthening partnerships, promoting best-practice responses and enhancing organisational expertise in domestic and family violence.
Please read the full position description for more information.
About You
- Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (allied health, social work, human services) with professional registration (if required), and a membership in a professional association (desirable).
- At least five (5) years working with children and families, with at least three (3) years in a domestic and family violence capacity (generalist role, women’s service, behaviour change programs, therapeutic interventions).
- Eligibility to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required), including holding or obtaining required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption).
- Current driver’s licence.
About Act for Kids
Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.
You will have access to:
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
- Extra leave, including wellbeing days, study, exam, and pet leave.
- Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
- Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
- Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.
Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation. We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion as Inclusive Employer 2023–24 and 2025–26 by the Diversity Council Australia.
How to Apply
Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received, therefore, please apply as soon as possible before the closing date.
Please include:
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.
If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.
We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.
Contact
For more information, please contact Leisha Zonta (Program Manager): 07 4755 8755 or email leisha.zonta@actforkids.com.au.
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
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