DFV Specialist Worker - Flexible Hours & 35‑Hour Week

Justice Support Centre Inc; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Flexible hours

5 weeks holiday

Salary + super

Job summary

Justice Support Centre is seeking a Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker to support women and DFV survivors in Sydney WDVCAS. The role focuses on court advocacy, safety planning, risk assessment and delivering trauma-informed, client-centred services across interagency partnerships.

Two full-time roles are available: one permanent and one fixed-term until 30 June 2027. Applicants should have strong collaboration skills and a commitment to empowering survivors within the legal system.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics, complexities and legal and social welfare consequences of domestic violence.
• Understanding of the criminal justice response to domestic violence including ADVO applications and related legal matters.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders in the local area.
• Understanding of needs of clients from diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis and provide trauma-informed support.
• Ability to deliver services in accordance with WDVCAS policies and procedures.
• Sound organisational, administrative and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including negotiation and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in coordinating Sydney WDVCAS responsibilities.
• Work with the Safety Action Meeting Co-ordinator and other WDVCAS workers to provide a streamlined service.
• Two positions: 1 permanent full-time and 1 fixed-term full-time until 30 June 2027.
• Take electronic, telephone and paper referrals from DFV Connect and other agencies.
• Contact clients promptly to offer a service and conduct risk assessments.
• Provide safety planning and make warm referrals to service providers.
• Attend court on AVO list days and other days to provide information and advocacy.
• Ensure access to appropriate legal representation for ADVO matters.
• Advocate for clients with court staff and Sheriff Officers to aid court access.
• Develop policies and processes for Local Coordination Point and Safety Action Meeting.
• Maintain relationships with NSW Police, Local Courts, legal representatives and referral agencies.
• Comply with policy manuals and reporting requirements and complete training.

Skills

DV knowledge

Advocacy

Court advocacy

Interagency collaboration

Trauma-informed support

Interpreter support

IT basics

Second language

Job description

Justice Support Centre is seeking a Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker to support women and DFV survivors in Sydney WDVCAS. The role focuses on court advocacy, safety planning, risk assessment and delivering trauma-informed, client-centred services across interagency partnerships.

Two full-time roles are available: one permanent and one fixed-term until 30 June 2027. Applicants should have strong collaboration skills and a commitment to empowering survivors within the legal system.