Domestic Violence Children & Young People’s Advocate

We are thrilled to announce that due to increased funding, DVPC is expanding its team and actively recruiting passionate DV specialists dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people affected by Domestic Violence.  

We will consider applications from both emerging (limited experience with transferable skills or new graduate with placement in DFV sector) and experienced practitioners (2 years minimum as specialist DFV worker) to work with children and young people to deliver an individualised response to Domestic Violence risk, safety and wellbeing. 

A Children & Young People’s Advocate provides safety planning, case management and counselling activities aimed at supporting children and young people to be able to express their feelings and to understand and manage their fears, emotions and behaviours relating to their exposure to domestic and family violence.  

This is a full-time (36.25hrs/week) role. 

For the full Position Description please visit our website https://domesticviolence.com.au/about-us/job-opportunities/

Emergent: SCHADS Award SACS Level 4 

Experienced (min 2 years specialist DV practitioner experience): SCHADS Award SACS Level 5 

The pay point will be determined by the successful applicant's experience and qualifications. 

Contract offered will be 12 months with the likelihood of an extension.

The Domestic Violence Prevention Centre (DVPC) is a specialist service which supports women, children and young people who have experienced domestic and family violence. We also deliver the Men's DV Education and Intervention program and convene an Integrated Response group that works with agencies on the Gold Coast to improve collaboration and responses to high risk women and children to enhance their safety and wellbeing. 

DVPC is committed to working towards a country in which all women can exercise their rights to live free from violence and make informed choices about their relationships. 

• A dynamic workplace that values innovation and quality practice 
• A supportive work environment with a commitment to staff wellbeing 
• Competitive salary with salary packaging benefits 
• 5 weeks annual leave 
• Professional development opportunities to grow your practice 
• Employee Assistance Program 

1. Visit our website to download the full Position Description. https://domesticviolence.com.au/about-us/job-opportunities
2. Write a cover letter outlining why you would make a great Children & Young People’s Advocate including your understanding of the impacts of DV, the risk indicators, safety planning and trauma-informed practice.
3. Upload your resume and cover letter on Seek. 

Applications close on Monday 4 March 2024 , 9.00am. 

For enquiries please email ***********@domesticviolence.com.au