Job description
About IWSS
Immigrant Women's Support Service (IWSS) is a specialist organisation that provides support to women, children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have experienced domestic, family and sexual violence. We work from an intersectional feminist, social justice and human rights framework that centres inclusion, safety, respect and dignity.
IWSS is committed to an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity.
This position is open to female-identifying applicants only. Being female identifying is a genuine occupational qualification for this role within the meaning of section 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act **** (Cth) and section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (Qld), as the position involves the provision of culturally safe, trauma-informed support services to female identifying clients who have experienced domestic, family or sexual violence.
About THE ROLE
As a Sexual Violence Prevention Practitioner (statewide), you will provide specialist trauma-informed counselling, therapeutic support, crisis intervention and early intervention to adults and young people (aged 12+) affected by sexual violence. This role delivers statewide service capacity, with particular focus on women and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, including refugees and newly arrived migrants.
Due to operational service requirements, service coverage and the interconnected nature of domestic, family and sexual violence, this practitioner may be required to undertake assessment and support work with clients experiencing domestic and family violence. This operational flexibility ensures timely, comprehensive responses to clients with complex needs and supports service sustainability.
The Sexual Violence Prevention Practitioner is responsible for delivering evidence-informed, trauma-informed practice in alignment with the Queensland Government's Sexual Violence and Women's Support Services and Domestic and Family Violence Support Services Investment Specifications,



Queensland's DFV Practice Principles, and the National Standards of Practice for Services Responding to Sexual Violence (NASSASV).
This role operates by delivering direct service delivery, group-based prevention programs, community education and prevention capacity building, while upholding trauma-informed, culturally safe and child-secure principles.
Key Responsibilities
Provide trauma-informed sexual violence counselling and therapeutic support to clients aged 12+, including individual and group counselling
Deliver holistic case management, including risk assessment, safety planning, and coordination of wrap-around services
Provide crisis intervention and early intervention support, including information on forensic, medical, legal and reporting processes
Undertake assisted referrals to appropriate support services, with follow-up to ensure successful linkage
Design, deliver and evaluate culturally safe group programs and prevention workshops for clients and community groups
Build and maintain partnerships with multicultural organisations, community networks and faith-based leaders to strengthen prevention capacity
Participate in interagency networks and coordinate with health, legal, police and child safety services
Ensure culturally appropriate service delivery, including access to interpreters and translators as required
Maintain accurate case notes and documentation in line with organisational and funding body requirements
Engage in regular supervision, case consultation and ongoing career development
What You Will Bring
Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related discipline




Minimum two years' post-qualification experience delivering specialist sexual violence counselling using trauma-informed approaches
Deep understanding of sexual violence as a gendered issue and its impacts on survivors, families and communities
Strong assessment, risk management and safety planning skills across sexual violence and domestic violence contexts
Demonstrated ability to facilitate group work and prevention workshops for diverse audiences
Excellent communication and rapport-building skills, including experience working with interpreters and diverse communities
Strong knowledge of intersectional and multicultural frameworks informing culturally safe practice
Commitment to professional boundaries, ethical practice, confidentiality and child safety
Alignment with IWSS values including intersectional feminism, trauma-informed practice and cultural safety
WHAT IWSS OFFERS
The work we do is rewarding yet demanding. We acknowledge the toll this work can have on staff, and as an organisation, we take this ownership and responsibility seriously. For this reason, staff have access to:
Salary packaging - up to $15,900 per year tax-free, plus additional meal and entertainment option
Employee benefits from BrightHR
Regular supported supervision
Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
A genuinely supportive, intersectional feminist and trauma-informed workplace culture
A strong focus on reflection, wellbeing and sustainable practice
An inclusive organisation that values diversity, equity, and lived experience
IWSS is an inclusive and disability-friendly employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and culturally and linguistically diverse groups. All applicants may undergo a criminal history verification, along with other required checks, including but not limited to the Working with Children Check, during or immediately after the recruitment process is concluded.
A position description is attached.
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📌 Sexual Violence Prevention Practitioner -Statewide (Gold Coast)
🏢 Immigrant Women's Support Service
📍 Gold Coast