Join Our Passionate Team at CatholicCare Central Queensland!

Leadership opportunity responsible for the design, implementation and stewardship of the Domestic Family Violence operating model, including practice frameworks, governance, risk management and quality assurance.

- Permanent Full-Time Position – Rockhampton
- $124,744 to $129,961 per annum plus superannuation and generous salary packaging options

CatholicCare Central Queensland is a large, vibrant, and highly regarded organisation committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities across the region. We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, client-focused services while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

We are currently seeking a Senior Domestic and Family Violence Practice Lead to build workforce capability through practice leadership, supervision frameworks and modelling of advanced DFV practice, while contributing to system integration, stakeholder confidence and continuous improvement across DFV programs.

We Offer:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Values led culture
- Generous salary packaging options
- Subsidised professional supervision
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Supportive and flexible workplace culture
- The chance to make a real difference in the Central Queensland community

Key Responsibilities:

- Providing organisation wide leadership and authority in Domestic and Family Violence practice, ensuring practice is evidence-based, trauma-informed and aligned with legislative, policy and funding requirements;
- Leading the review, design and refinement of CatholicCare’s DFV operating model,



including the development of clear practice frameworks, standards and expectations;
- Strengthening DFV practice governance, risk management and quality assurance to support secure, consistent and ethical service delivery across all DFV programs;
- Building workforce capability by strengthening supervision, practice guidance and targeted capability development for DFV Team Leaders and practitioners;
- Contributing to funder confidence and system partnerships through practice-informed engagement, outcomes narratives and continuous improvement activities; and
- Interpreting organisational strategy, DFV policy and evidence-based practice to embed and operationalise DFV practice frameworks across the service system.

Demonstrated Experience:

- Demonstrated experience supporting or mentoring Team Leaders or senior practitioners in complex practice environments;
- Significant experience (minimum five years) in senior DFV practice roles, including demonstrated expertise in DFV risk, safety and accountability OR equivalent in similar social service programs sufficiently connected to DFV relevant services;
- Substantial DFV practice leadership, including the ability to translate evidence, policy and funding requirements into consistent practice frameworks and service delivery approaches;




- Demonstrated experience in practice framework design, governance development and implementation at a program or organisational level;
- High level of analytical and conceptual skills to design, test and refine service delivery models;
- Substantial collaboration and influencing capability, including the ability to lead practice change and gain buy-in across multidisciplinary and change-averse environments;
- High level of experience working within funded service environments, including practice-level engagement with government funders.

Required Qualifications:

- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services discipline
- Current C class Driver’s license (QLD).

Desirable:

- Post-graduate qualifications in Domestic and Family Violence, trauma-informed practice or related fields.

Other Requirements

Regular travel within the Diocese and occasional travel outside the Diocese.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume

Include a short cover letter outlining your interest and availability

Early applications are encouraged as applications may be assessed as they are received, and shortlisting and interviews may occur throughout the advertising period.

NB: All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, and NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.

Applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia at the time of application.

📌 Senior Domestic and Family Violence Practice Lead (Rockhampton)
🏢 Catholic Care Central Queensland
📍 Rockhampton