Domestic & Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service (DFV&SAS) Team Leader

Illawarra Mercury; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Team Leader for their Domestic & Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service. The role involves leading a dedicated team, providing clinical oversight, and supporting individuals affected by violence. The position is based in Wollongong and offers a permanent part-time contract with competitive remuneration and benefits.

Benefits

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

EAP

Health insurance discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in psychosocial assessments and therapeutic counselling.
• Ability to provide clinical and management oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing assessments and crisis intervention.
• Provide clinical and line management oversight to team members.
• Maintain a small clinical caseload.

Skills

Leadership

Counselling

Advocacy

Education

Degree in social work or psychology

Job description

Domestic & Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service (DFV&SAS) Team Leader

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Position Overview:

As the Team Leader, you'll use your leadership skills to build team culture and support your dedicated team caring for individuals impacted by sexual abuse, domestic and family violence (DFV), and children under 10 with problematic sexualised behaviours. You'll lead the ISLHD Domestic Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service (DFVSAS) working on the lands of Dharawal and Yuin nations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of counsellors providing assessments, crisis intervention, and ongoing counselling to adults and children affected by violence and sexual assault.
• Provide clinical and line management oversight, guidance, and support to team members.
• Maintain a small clinical caseload.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in social work or psychology with full AHPRA registration or eligibility for AASW Membership.
• Extensive experience in psychosocial assessments, therapeutic counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, report writing, and court support with trauma-affected individuals.
• Ability to provide clinical and management oversight.

Location & Classification:

Urunga House, Wollongong | Grade: Social Worker Level 4, Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist | REQ568802 | Permanent Part-Time, 36 hours/week

Remuneration & Benefits:

• $39.01 - $67.15 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging
• Benefits include ADO, salary packaging, novated leasing, Fitness Passport, EAP, health insurance discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Application Process:

Apply via our online portal by submitting a resume and answering targeted questions. Essential requirements include vaccination compliance, WWCC, current AHPRA registration or social work eligibility, and a valid NSW driver’s license.

ISLHD is committed to diversity, inclusion, and child safety. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.