Domestic Violence Specialist Worker - Blue Mountains

DV West; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary Sacrifice

Job summary

DV West is seeking a Domestic Violence Specialist Worker for the Blue Mountains service. The role focuses on providing specialist support and collaborative case management to women and their children who are survivors of domestic violence.

The successful applicant will be willing to undertake further training in trauma-informed, DV-informed and strength-based approaches. The position commences January 2027, with on-call duties and a gender-based genuine requirement for female applicants in line

Qualifications

• Understanding the drivers and gendered nature of violence against women.
• Proven experience in case management, direct support, advocacy for women and children.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, other services, and government agencies.
• Familiarity with the Children and Young Person’s Framework (Gander, 2015) and the Safe & Together Model.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Willingness to participate on an on-call roster.
• Current NSW drivers’ licence.
• Ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and CALD women and children.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support and collaborative case management to women and their children who are survivors of domestic violence.
• Undertake training in trauma-informed and strength-based approaches.

Skills

Understanding gendered nature of DV

Case management experience

Collaborating with services & agencies

Knowledge of CYPP Framework & Safe & <

Organisational & communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

On-call availability

NSW drivers’ licence

Culturally sensitive with Aboriginal/C

Tools

First aid (Desirable)

Job description

Domestic Violence Specialist Worker - Blue Mountains

The successful applicant will commence January 2027

To be female is a genuine requirement for this position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

DV West
Job description

• Blue Mountains

• 35 Hours per week, full time

• The successful applicant will commence January 2027

• To be female is a genuine requirement for this position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our services are provided by women, for women and children. We operate within a feminist framework and acknowledge that domestic violence is predominately gender-based. Our practice is evidence based and informed by 40 years of working with women’s lived experiences. We are an inclusive organisation for all woman-identifying people.

DV West is committed to empowering women and children by focusing on their strengths and exploring their hopes for the future. We prioritise the safety needs of women and children affected by domestic and family violence, and we advocate for creating non-violent communities. For more information about our work and values please visit http://www.dvwest.org.au/.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a Domestic Violence Specialist worker for our Blue Mountains service, who is skilled in providing specialist support and collaborative case management to women and their child(ren) who are survivors of domestic violence. The successful applicant will be willing to undertake further training in using a domestic & family violence informed, trauma-informed and strength-based approach in their work. This position commences in January 2027.

ESSENTIAL Criteria

• Understanding the drivers and gendered nature of violence against women

• Proven experience / ability to provide case management providing direct support, assistance and advocacy for women and children

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, other services, and government agencies

• Understanding of, or a willingness to develop knowledge in, the Children and Young Person’s Framework (Gander, 2015) and the Safe & Together Model.

• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs

• Availability to participate on an on-call roster

• Current NSW drivers’ licence

• Ability to work with Aboriginal and CALD women and children in a culturally sensitive manner.

DESIRABLE Criteria

• Current first aid certificate

EMPLOYMENT AS PER SCHADS AWARD

• Level 4 pay point 1 to pay point 4, plus 12% superannuation and Salary Sacrifice offered.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Confirmation of employment will be subject to candidate's possession of a Current Australian Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check, completed Australian Criminal History Check and provision of COVID-19 vaccination certificate, in line with the DV West COVID Business Continuity Plan, or valid medical exemption, to comply with DV West’s Work Health and Safety requirements.