DV Case Worker – SHLV Program: Restore Safety & Stability

Mission Australia; Walgett; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Counselling and chaplaincy support

Volunteering opportunities

Extra leave

Leave days off (Mission Australia days

Job summary

Mission Australia is seeking a SHLV Case Worker in Far West NSW to support women aged 18+ who have separated from violent partners. You will provide safety planning, case management, and help access legal protections while promoting housing stability and autonomy.

Join a mission-driven team delivering holistic care through partnerships, holistic support, and client empowerment within a not-for-profit framework.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Domestic & Family Violence and its impact, especially on Aboriginal Women and Children.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice response to Domestic & Family Violence.
• Ability to work with local Aboriginal communities and broader community.
• Strong communication, negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution skills.
• Good networking, organisational and administrative abilities.
• Current NSW Driving Licence; First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Pre-employment checks including police history and child/vulnerable person clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety planning and case management strategies to women and children affected by and escaping DV.
• Assist women in maintaining separation from violent partners and addressing safety barriers.
• Help clients maintain stable accommodation and financial independence.
• Facilitate access to the court system for legal protection.
• Conduct assessments to identify needs in legal, social and welfare areas.
• Complete administrative duties for efficient service operations (statistics, reports, referrals, plans, data entry).

Skills

DV awareness

Community engagement

Negotiation

Advocacy

Conflict resolution

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

NSW Driving Licence

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Mission Australia is seeking a SHLV Case Worker in Far West NSW to support women aged 18+ who have separated from violent partners. You will provide safety planning, case management, and help access legal protections while promoting housing stability and autonomy.

Join a mission-driven team delivering holistic care through partnerships, holistic support, and client empowerment within a not-for-profit framework.