Domestic & Family Violence Worker

About Us

At Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ), we are proud to be Queensland’s leading provider of relationship and family wellbeing services. Our purpose is to provide individuals and families with the tools and support they need to build happier, healthier lives. Through education, counselling, and community programs, we help people develop the skills and resilience to navigate life’s challenges.

Our work promotes care and safety, embracing diversity to foster strong and connected communities. We are committed to expanding our expertise and leading conversations about relationships, mental health, and social connection.

By joining Relationships Australia Queensland, you can be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities.

About the Role

Imagine doing meaningful work while living in one of Australia's most beautiful regions.

Cairns offers a lifestyle many only dream of — the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest on your doorstep, a warm tropical climate year-round, a relaxed pace of life, and a genuinely welcoming community. Whether you're into diving, hiking, fishing, or simply enjoying a coffee by the esplanade after work, Cairns delivers work-life balance in a way few other places can. And to make the move easy, we offer relocation support for the right candidate — so if you've been dreaming of a tree change (or a reef change), this could be your moment.

Beyond the lifestyle, this is a genuinely rewarding career opportunity. Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Domestic and Family Violence Worker to join our dedicated team in Cairns. This role provides a meaningful opportunity to create safer families and communities by working directly with perpetrators of domestic and family violence to support behavioural change and accountability.

In this role, you will deliver group work and individual counselling that promotes safety, responsibility, and respect within relationships. You will also contribute to community education initiatives designed to increase awareness of domestic and family violence and its impacts.

Additionally, you will:

• Assess client suitability for participation in group programs and provide ongoing case management.
• Facilitate men’s behaviour change groups and deliver individual counselling consistent with program guidelines and best practice
• Encourage accountability and assist clients to take responsibility for their actions.
• Provide information about protection orders, legal processes, and referral pathways.
• Collaborate closely with police, courts, and community organisations to strengthen coordinated responses to domestic and family violence.
• Work in partnership with Indigenous mentors and co-facilitators to ensure culturally safe and inclusive service delivery.
• Support community education programs that increase awareness and promote prevention of domestic and family violence.

About You

You are an empathetic, professional, and motivated individual with a strong commitment to promoting safety, respect, and accountability. You thrive in a collaborative environment, have excellent communication skills, and bring a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to your work.

Additionally, you have:

• Tertiary qualifications in social or behavioural sciences (or similar discipline).
• Experience supporting clients in crisis situations and working within a domestic and family violence framework.
• Proven experience facilitating group programs and applying adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act and related legislation.
• Ability to engage respectfully with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with partner agencies and community networks.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to maintain accurate case files and documentation.

Benefits That Actually Make a Difference

• Work-Life Balance - Enjoy a flexible, supportive culture that empowers you to thrive at work and at home.
• Extra Time Off - Recharge with 3 additional paid leave days over the Christmas period, on top of your standard annual leave.
• Annual Leave Loading - Receive extra pay when you take annual leave-because your downtime matters.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per year, significantly increasing your net income.
• Study Leave - Pursuing further qualifications? We offer up to 2 weeks of paid study leave each year to support your professional growth.
• Generous Parental Leave - Take the time you need to focus on your family with our paid parental leave program.
• Wellbeing Support - Benefit from medical insurance discounts and free access to our Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health.

Annual salary on offer starts from $91,000 plus superannuation (pro rata for part-time) to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience.

Join us and experience a workplace where your wellbeing, growth, and success are our top priorities.

How to Apply

To apply, send us your resume and a brief cover letter, outlining your experience.

We are committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace, where inclusion is embedded in how we work and support our people. We warmly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and recognise the value of lived experience in delivering meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve.

Applications close Sunday 23 August 2026