Specialist Dfsv Case Worker - Youth

Be Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Be Recruitment partners with a well-established not-for-profit to recruit a Specialist Case Worker – DFSV in Melbourne. The role delivers trauma-informed, client-centred case management for young women aged 16–25 affected by domestic, family and sexual violence.

The position blends direct support with mentoring to the wider team, building workforce capability, while ensuring accurate case notes and active collaboration with community services to create safer, more independent futures.

Qualifications

• Experience working in DFSV services.
• Knowledge of DFSV risk assessment, safety planning and trauma-informed practice.
• Passion for supporting young people with a strengths-based approach.
• Strong case management, advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience using DVSAT to assess DFSV risk and knowledge of SAMs and escalation processes.
• Ability to share specialist knowledge and contribute to workforce development.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive DFSV experience.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check, plus a valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist DFSV case management, risk assessments and safety planning.
• Support and advocate for young people with complex circumstances.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with community services.
• Provide specialist advice, coaching and mentoring to colleagues.
• Contribute to training and workforce capability development.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation.

Skills

DFSV experience

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Trauma-informed practice

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

DVSAT knowledge

SAMs knowledge

Coaching/Mentoring

DFS V qualifications

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary DFSV qualifications

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Driver's licence

Job description

Be Recruitment is partnering with a well-established not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Specialist Case Worker – DFSV

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced DFSV practitioner who is passionate about supporting young people affected by domestic, family and sexual violence to build safer, more independent futures, while strengthening the capability of the wider team.

About the Role

You will provide specialist, trauma-informed, client centred case management to young women aged 16–25 experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence.

The position combines direct client support with opportunities to strengthen the knowledge, skills and confidence of the wider team through specialist advice, coaching and mentoring.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide specialist DFSV case management, risk assessments and safety planning.
• Support and advocate for young people experiencing complex circumstances.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with relevant community services.
• Provide specialist advice, coaching and mentoring to colleagues.
• Contribute to training and workforce capability development.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation.

About You

Above all, our client is seeking someone who is genuinely passionate about supporting young people and making a difference in the lives of those impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience working in DFSV services.
• Strong knowledge of DFSV risk assessment, safety planning and trauma-informed practice.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and a strengths-based approach.
• Strong case management, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using DVSAT to assess DFSV risk, alongside knowledge of SAMs and associated referral and escalation processes.
• Confidence sharing specialist knowledge and supporting the development of other practitioners.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in DFSV.
• Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and driver's licence.

Previous experience working directly with young people is highly regarded but not essential.

Our client welcomes applications from experienced DFSV practitioners with a genuine interest in working with young people.

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