DV Support Case Worker – Housing & Safety Advocate

Mission Australia; Walgett; Hybride; AUD 82 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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Free external counselling

Volunteering opportunities

Additional annual leave

Work Anniversary/Thank You Day off

Résumé du poste

Mission Australia is seeking a Case Worker for the Staying Home Leaving Violence program in Walgett, NSW. You will deliver safety planning and holistic case management for women and children escaping DV, supporting housing stability and financial control.

Role requires culturally sensitive engagement with Aboriginal communities, strong advocacy, and capability to navigate the court system. A NSW driving licence and First Aid/CPR are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in Domestic & Family Violence context.
• Sensitivity to Aboriginal women and children’s needs.
• Strong communication, negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution.
• Ability to plan safety and manage cases across multiple services.
• Current NSW Driving Licence; First Aid and CPR are desirable.

Responsabilités

• Provide safety planning and case management strategies to women and children affected by DV.
• Assist women in maintaining separation by addressing safety barriers.
• Help clients maintain stable accommodation and manage finances.
• Facilitate access to the court system for protective orders.
• Conduct assessments to identify legal, social and welfare needs; complete admin tasks in CRM.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Negotiation

Advocacy

Conflict resolution

Organisation

Networking

Domestic & Family Violence knowledge

Aboriginal communities engagement

Justice system liaison

Security and safety planning

Formation

Relevant qualification in social work or welfare

Outils

CRM systems

Description du poste

Mission Australia is seeking a Case Worker for the Staying Home Leaving Violence program in Walgett, NSW. You will deliver safety planning and holistic case management for women and children escaping DV, supporting housing stability and financial control.

Role requires culturally sensitive engagement with Aboriginal communities, strong advocacy, and capability to navigate the court system. A NSW driving licence and First Aid/CPR are expected.