Specialist DFV Practice Supervisor – Toowoomba

About the Position

We're excited to welcome a Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Practice Supervisor to our Toowoomba Intensive Family Support (IFS) team. In this specialist leadership role, you'll combine practice supervision, team leadership and domestic and family violence expertise to strengthen outcomes for children and families experiencing complex challenges. Through coaching, mentoring and evidence-informed practice, you'll build team capability, drive service excellence and help ensure safe, effective and responsive supports for vulnerable families.

• Level 6 SCHCADS Award.
• Salary range: $115,340 - $120,441 + Superannuation.
• Full-time, government-funded contract opportunity until 31 December 2027 with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop practitioners through supervision, coaching and performance leadership, fostering a culture of practice excellence and continuous learning.
• Provide specialist domestic and family violence expertise by guiding risk assessment, safety planning, complex case consultations and implementation of the Safe and Together framework.
• Strengthen service capability and outcomes through mentoring, training and collaboration with practitioners, stakeholders and specialist domestic and family violence services.
• Drive positive change for families by supporting high-quality case management, promoting integrated service delivery and ensuring strong child safety and wellbeing outcomes.

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’ experience providing case-management and/or therapeutic services to families, caregivers, young people and/or children within a child protection framework.
• At least three (3) years working in a DFV capacity (generalist role, women’s service, behaviour change programs, therapeutic interventions).
• Relevant experience supervising staff in similar role.
• 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, Team, 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 Eoin (Owen) Carey (Program Manager): 0499 552 812 or eoin.carey@actforkids.com.au.

Closing Date: 13 November 2026