DFV Group Facilitator

Women's Safety Services SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

Women’s Safety Services SA in Adelaide, SA, is seeking a part-time Group Facilitator for the Connection, Strength and Recovery program. 0.6–0.8 FTE fixed-term to 30 June 2027, delivering therapeutic group work and supporting recovery for women and children affected by domestic and family violence.

You will lead groups, coordinate programming, and collaborate with partners to strengthen outcomes while complying with safety and trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Experience delivering therapeutic group programs that promote recovery from violence and trauma.
• Knowledge of theoretical approaches and practice frameworks for DV/trauma work.
• Experience partnering with First Nations and CALD communities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychosocial domestic and family violence support groups with a therapeutic, recovery-focused approach.
• Develop and review group programs based on feedback and best practice.
• Support women to build connection, healing, resilience and recovery.
• Provide advocacy, information, referrals and service coordination.
• Develop inclusive community activities using co-design principles.
• Build partnerships with government, community and NGO partners to improve referral pathways.
• Contribute to program evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Group facilitation

Therapeutic group work

Stakeholder collaboration

Advocacy

Risk assessment

Driver's license

Working with Children Check

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Are you ready to make meaningful impa ct?

Join an innovative recovery-focussed program that supports women impacted by domestic and family violence to build connection, strength and recovery.

Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is a specialist provider of support services for women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. We share a vision for a society where women and their children live safely and thrive in communities free from all forms of violence. Our people bring passion, courage and resilience to their work, helping create life-changing outcomes for the women and families we support.

THE ROLE - Group Facilitator - Connection, Strength and Recovery (CSR)

The Connection, Strength and Recovery (CSR) program is funded by the Office for Women and delivers a recovery-focussed model of support for victim-survivors through a collaborative partnership between WSSSA, Centacare Country SA and Centacare Catholic Family Services. The program aims to strengthen recovery outcomes through therapeutic group work, peer connection, healing and community engagement.

As aGroup Facilitator, you will design, coordinate and deliver specialised therapeutic and educational group programs for women impacted by domestic and family violence. You will play a key role in supporting recovery and wellbeing through evidence-informed group work, community engagement and stakeholder collaboration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating psychosocial domestic and family violence support groups with a therapeutic and recovery-focussed approach.
• Developing and reviewing group programs based on participant feedback, evidence and best practice.
• Supporting women to build connection, healing, resilience and recovery.
• Providing advocacy, information, referrals and service coordination to support participant needs.
• Developing inclusive community activities using co-design principles.
• Building strong partnerships with government, community and non-government organisations to enhance referral pathways and improve outcomes for women and children.
• Contributing to program evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement activities.

This position is offered on a part time basis (0.6-0.8 FTE) for a fixed term until 30 June 2027.

A full position description can be found HERE

ABOUT YOU

You are passionate about supporting women impacted by domestic and family violence and are experienced in delivering therapeutic group programs that promote recovery from violence and trauma.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree level qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Experience in developing and facilitating therapeutic, educative group programs that build capacity and support recovery from violence and trauma.
• Strong knowledge of theoretical approaches and practice frameworks when working with people experiencing domestic and family violence.
• Understanding of community co-design principles and experience working collaboratively with key stakeholders and community leaders.
• Experience in partnering with First Nations and CALD communities to develop culturally safe and inclusive activities and services.
• Strong communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning and legislation relevant to domestic, family and sexual violence.
• A current full drivers licence, and be eligible for, or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance

WHY CHOOSE WOMEN’S SAFETY SERVICES SA?

We are proud to offer a supportive and values-driven workplace along with an attractive range of benefits, including:

• Level 5, Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Award: Hourly rate of $54.14
• Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements: Including 5 Wellbeing days 6 weeks paid parental leave Paid Domestic & Family Violence Leave First Nations Ceremonial, and Cultural leave
• Salary Packaging Options: up to $15,900 tax free and other incentives available
• Commitment to work life balance: flexible hours/ ways of working
• Career Development Opportunities: promotion opportunities, on the job and in-house training.
• Women’s led organisation: client-centered, strengths based, diverse, trauma-informed, supportive and responsive
• Specialist Trauma-informed Employee Assistance Program

WSSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building our strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds, those with disability, and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged apply.

Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the essential qualification will be entitled to apply for any roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA).

Our Objectives

Embed the voices of women and their children at all levels of WSSSA’s organisation and services

Acknowledge, respect and reflect the diversity of women and their children

Build and support a sustainable workforce

Develop and strengthen intentional and effective networks and partnerships

Strengthen WSSSA sustainability through improved governance, structure and systems