Trauma-Informed DFV Court Advocate

Southern Women's Group; Bega; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Women’s Group (SWG) is seeking a Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker to support women experiencing domestic violence. The role involves information, referrals, risk assessment and safety planning, with court process support for ADVOs.

The primary location is Bega, with occasional work at other SCWDVCAS sites. This is a permanent full-time position (35 hours per week) within the South Coast Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service, delivering trauma-informed,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (such as social work, community services).
• Understanding of dynamics, complexities, legal and welfare consequences of DFV and trauma.
• Understanding of criminal justice response to DFV including ADVO applications and prosecutions.
• Knowledge of advocacy to diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ and socio-economically disadvantaged groups.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, referrals, assess risk and safety planning for women experiencing DV.
• Support victim/survivors through court processes when ADVOs are involved.
• Primary work location is Bega with potential to work at other SCWDVCAS locations.

Skills

Tertiary qualifications in related 분야

DFV dynamics and trauma understanding

Criminal justice response to DFV (ADVO

Education

Tertiary qualifications in related discipline (social work, community services)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern Women’s Group (SWG) is seeking a Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker to support women experiencing domestic violence. The role involves information, referrals, risk assessment and safety planning, with court process support for ADVOs.

The primary location is Bega, with occasional work at other SCWDVCAS sites. This is a permanent full-time position (35 hours per week) within the South Coast Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service, delivering trauma-informed,