Trauma‑Informed DFSV Case Specialist for Young Women

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 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.