Outreach DFSV Case Worker

Be Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Be Recruitment Group is partnering with a respected not-for-profit to recruit a Domestic and Family Violence Outreach Worker for South‑Western Sydney. A 35‑hour week with one WFH day per week is on offer, focusing on short‑term case management for women and children affected by DFSV.

You will perform risk assessments, safety planning, and help clients access housing, legal aid, and other community services. A driver’s licence and working with children checks are required.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Social Work, Community Services or a related discipline.
• Experience in domestic and family violence, homelessness or community-based case management is desirable.
• Sound understanding of domestic and family violence, risk assessment, safety planning and trauma‑informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma‑informed case management and outreach support to women and children.
• Undertake risk assessments, safety planning and individualised case planning.
• Support access to safe accommodation, housing, legal assistance and other services.
• Conduct telephonic and in‑person outreach appointments and provide advocacy and referrals.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders for coordinated service delivery.
• Participate in a shared on‑call roster, approximately every 8–12 weeks.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Social Work or related discipline

Job description

Permanent, ongoing opportunity35-hour week worked across five daysWorkplace flexibility - one WFH day per week We are partnering with a reputable, established not-for-profit organisation providing domestic and family violence and housing support to women and children across South-Western Sydney. They are seeking an experienced Domestic and Family Violence Outreach Worker to join their team.

About the Position

In this role, you will provide short-term case management and practical support to women and children experiencing DFSV. Working within a supportive team, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing trauma-informed case management and outreach support to women and children.
• Undertaking DFSV risk assessments, safety planning and individualised case planning.
• Supporting women to access safe accommodation, housing, legal assistance and other community services.
• Conducting telephonic and in-person outreach appointments and providing practical support, advocacy and referrals.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Participating in a shared on-call roster, approximately once every 8–12 weeks.

What You Will Bring

• A qualification in Social Work, Community Services or a related discipline.
• Experience in domestic and family violence, homelessness or community-based case management.
• A sound understanding of domestic and family violence, risk assessment, safety planning and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with women from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organisational, communication and case documentation skills.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to undertake Working with Children and National Police Checks.

This position is open to women only. Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).