Job Description
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The Centre for Women & Co. is seeking an experienced Embedded Practitioner to provide specialist domestic and family violence support at Queensland Police Service stations across Logan and Redlands. The position is available to start ASAP.
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About us
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At The Centre for Women & Co. and Men & Co. Services, we support individuals, children and families towards physical and emotional safety through domestic, family and sexual violence services and health and wellbeing counselling. Our work is evidence-based, trauma-informed and grounded in reflective practice.
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We trust our team members and encourage autonomy. Our leaders are supportive, we invest in professional development, and we look after one another in a sector where the work can be demanding.
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About the role
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You will support people experiencing domestic and family violence who present to police stations, often at a point of crisis. Working alongside QPS officers, you will provide timely, trauma-informed and culturally responsive support while helping strengthen coordinated responses to victim-survivors.
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Your work will include:
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Conducting risk assessments, safety planning and crisis interventions.
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Providing advocacy, referrals, case management and follow-up support.
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Working with QPS and partner agencies to support people with complex or high-risk needs.
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Helping clients and police communicate effectively and navigate barriers to support.
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Maintaining accurate case notes, assessments and program reports.
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The role is based across QPS stations in the Logan and Redlands region.



You will work 38 hours per week within operational hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
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About you
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You will bring:
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A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology or human services, together with relevant experience.
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Strong knowledge of domestic and family violence, its impacts, and relevant Queensland legislation and sector responses.
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Experience in risk assessment, safety planning and trauma-informed support.
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The ability to build relationships with clients, police and other services while maintaining sound professional boundaries.
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Clear written communication and confidence working in a complex, fast-paced setting.
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A postgraduate qualification in counselling or social work is desirable. You must hold and maintain a current Working with Children Blue Card and Queensland driver's licence.
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Salary and benefits
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SCHADS Level 5.1, full-time.
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Fixed-term contract until 30 June ****.
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Optional salary packaging of up to $15,900 per FBT year, subject to applicable conditions.
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Supportive induction, in-house training and a collaborative team environment.
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How to apply
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We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and welcome applications including a cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted until
Friday 16th October ****
. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis as applications are received. We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting candidates for this position.
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📌 Embedded Practitioner (Queensland)
🏢 The Centre for Women
📍 Queensland