DFSV Case Worker – Youth

Be Recruitment Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Job summary

Be Recruitment Group is seeking a dedicated DFSV case manager in the Hawkesbury region, NSW. You will provide specialist, trauma-informed, client-centred case management to young women aged 16–25 experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence, combining direct support with mentoring for the wider team.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, safety planning, referrals, advocacy, training, and thorough documentation. A tertiary DFSV qualification and relevant checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in DFSV services.
• Knowledge of DFSV risk assessment and safety planning.
• Trauma-informed practice and strengths-based approach.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check; driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist DFSV case management, risk assessments and safety planning.
• Support and advocate for young people in complex circumstances.
• Coordinate referrals and collaboration with community services.
• Provide specialist advice, coaching and mentoring to colleagues.
• Contribute to training and workforce capability development.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation.

Skills

DFSV experience

Trauma-informed practice

Case management

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Safety planning

DVSAT knowledge

SAMs knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualifications in DFSV

Tools

DVSAT

SAMs

Job description

Permanent, on-site opportunity | 35 hours per weekHawkesbury Region, NSWSCHADS Level 5 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role

You will provide specialist, trauma-informed, client centred case management to young women aged 16–25 experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence. The position combines direct client support with opportunities to strengthen the knowledge, skills and confidence of the wider team through specialist advice, coaching and mentoring.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist DFSV case management, risk assessments and safety planning.
• Support and advocate for young people experiencing complex circumstances.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with relevant community services.
• Provide specialist advice, coaching and mentoring to colleagues.
• Contribute to training and workforce capability development.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation.

About You

Above all, our client is seeking someone who is genuinely passionate about supporting young people and making a difference in the lives of those impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence.

Your qualifications and experience

• Demonstrated experience working in DFSV services.
• Strong knowledge of DFSV risk assessment, safety planning and trauma-informed practice.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and a strengths-based approach.
• Strong case management, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using DVSAT to assess DFSV risk, alongside knowledge of SAMs and associated referral and escalation processes.
• Confidence sharing specialist knowledge and supporting the development of other practitioners.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in DFSV.
• Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and driver's licence.

Previous experience working directly with young people is highly regarded but not essential.

Our client welcomes applications from experienced DFSV practitioners with a genuine interest in working with young people.