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    Company overview

    Industry

    Social & Welfare Services

    Specialities

    Crisis Response, Women’s Health & Wellbeing, Safety Upgrades, Support for Young People, Sexual Violence Counselling and Support, Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Group, Integrated Services Response, Safety planning

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Queensland
    The Domestic Violence Action Centre provides free and confidential services for people experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence in our catchment areas within South East Queensland.

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    at Domestic Violence Action Centre
    Ipswich, Brisbane QLD
    Join DVAC as a Graduate DFV Worker and make a positive impact on the lives and safety of DFV survivors.
    Join DVAC as a Graduate DFV Worker and make a positive impact on the lives and safety of DFV survivors.
    classification: Community Services & DevelopmentCommunity Services & Development
    8d ago
    8d ago

    at Domestic Violence Action Centre
    Ipswich, Brisbane QLD
    DVAC works with individuals and communities to eliminate, prevent and respond to domestic and family violence, and sexual violence.
    DVAC works with individuals and communities to eliminate, prevent and respond to domestic and family violence, and sexual violence.
    classification: Community Services & DevelopmentCommunity Services & Development
    7d ago
    7d ago

    Our mission statement

    We provide services that support survivors on their journey for safety and healing from sexual, domestic and family abuse.We are leaders of service excellence.We advocate for lasting change and accountability.

    Reviews overview

    2.88 ratings in total
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    38%
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    What’s it like working at Domestic Violence Action Centre?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees consistently highlight that the work is rewarding and meaningful, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact supporting women and children affected by domestic violence. Staff appreciate their friendly and supportive colleagues who share a genuine passion for the work. The organisation offers excellent training and professional development opportunities, with ongoing learning encouraged. Many employees note that the organisation's values around support, collaboration, and safety are reflected in day-to-day practice.

    However, there are some potential challenges. Some employees have indicated that the management approach can feel controlling at times, with concerns about communication consistency and changing expectations. Several staff members have noted challenges with workplace culture, including perceptions of favouritism and inconsistent treatment across the team. The demanding nature of the work can be challenging, with workload pressures and support levels varying, particularly given the emotionally demanding nature of domestic violence work. Some staff have also mentioned that professional boundaries can be unclear at times.

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    Recent reviews

    5.0
    DV Specialist
    Feb 2026
    Ipswich QLD 43051 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Working at DVAC has been a deeply rewarding, strengthening my clinical skills and practice.
    The good thingsWorking in DV employment has been both professionally meaningful and personally transformative. The role offered the privilege of supporting women and children during some of the most vulnerable periods of their lives, while being part of a team that is deeply committed to safety, empowerment, and trauma-informed practice. The work is challenging and requires resilience, strong boundaries, and ongoing reflective practice; however, the collaborative environment, skilled supervision, and shared values across the organisation make it sustainable and rewarding. There is a strong focus on client agency, ethical practice, and continuous professional development, which strengthens both confidence and competence in the field. Overall, it is a purpose-driven workplace that fosters growth, integrity, and genuine impact within the community.
    The challengesThe role can be emotionally demanding, particularly when supporting clients experiencing high risk and complex trauma. Navigating systemic barriers and limited resources can also be frustrating. Maintaining strong professional boundaries and engaging in regular supervision are essential to prevent burnout and sustain the work effectively.
    5.0
    Manager
    Feb 2026
    Ipswich QLD 43059 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    Rewarding and inspiring
    The good thingsRewarding values driven work place with a lot of professional development opportunities for people who are committed to supporting survivors of DFSV. Strong supports in place for staff, supportive leadership when faced with personal challenges, career opportunities internally and ethical service frameworks for service delivery.
    The challengesChallenges reflect the systemic issues faced by victim-survivors of DFSV, including the structural barriers for victim-survivors to get justice in the legal system, the funding of the sector overall and the housing crisis impacting the people DVAC supports.
    5.0
    Domestic Volence Specialist
    Dec 2025
    Ipswich QLD 43051 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    DVAC is a supportive and values driven workplace.
    The good thingsWorking at DVAC has been an incredibly positive experience. The organisation truly lives its values—support, accountability, collaboration, and safety aren’t just words on a wall, they’re reflected in day-to-day practice. The leadership team is approachable, trauma-informed, and committed to staff wellbeing. I’ve always felt heard, supported, and trusted in my role. Professional development is encouraged, and there are real opportunities to grow, learn, and step into new challenges. The work itself is meaningful and impactful. DVAC creates a strong sense of purpose, and the team culture is warm, inclusive, and genuinely passionate about supporting the community.
    The challengesLike many organisations in the domestic and family support sector, the environment can be fast-paced with high demand. At times, this can create challenges with workload and competing priorities.
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