About the Organisation Brightside Recruitment is proud to partner with a specialist domestic violence service delivering culturally appropriate, respectful, and holistic support to people across Queensland. The Role We are seeking a skilled and compassionate practitioner to join the Response Team. Working under the guidance of Advanced Practitioners and the Team Leader, you will provide specialist domestic and family violence services to victim-survivors, including crisis response, risk assessment, safety planning, case management, and court support. This is a hands-on, high-impact role and you will collaborate with internal colleagues, community agencies, and the Courts to deliver joined-up, victim-centred responses to DFV — including attending the Specialist DFV Court, Criminal Court, and Family Law Court to support clients in real time. Key Responsibilities Apply a trauma-informed lens to deliver crisis responses including risk and needs assessments, safety planning, and support plans Deliver services grounded in feminist analysis and understanding of the gendered nature of domestic and family violence Provide dynamic risk assessment and ongoing monitoring of clients' situations and safety plans Coordinate short-term emergency accommodation placements and home safety upgrades Provide assistance and information regarding protection orders and court-related matters Respond to QPS Redbourne aggrieved referrals and referrals from other services Attend Specialist DFV Court, Criminal Court, and Family Law Court to support aggrieved clients Support client referrals and assist with navigating service systems, including applications for support packages About You You are a skilled, resilient, and values-driven advocate who is passionate about ending domestic and family violence. You bring a deep understanding of trauma, strong assessment and case management skills, and a genuine commitment to working respectfully and effectively with victim-survivors, including First Nations communities. Key Selection Criteria A three-year tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related discipline, and/or a minimum of 2 years' full-time equivalent professional experience in a relevant human services role Knowledge of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, Child Protection Act 1999, Common Risk Assessment Framework, and DFV Information Sharing Guidelines Demonstrated experience in DFV risk assessment, safety planning, and trauma-informed case management Highly developed counselling, advocacy, and communication skills — able to convey complex information sensitively, including in heightened states of distress Understanding of the gendered nature of DFV and the impacts of trauma, including intergenerational trauma on First Nations peoples APPLY NOW; For a confidential discussion, contact: Brian | ������ 0450 959 | ✉️ brightsiderecruitment.com.au Additional information Available immediately Supportive team environment Be part of an organisation that really makes a difference
