The Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre (NRCLC) is seeking to recruit to the role of Assistant Manager Northern Rivers Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (NRWDVCAS) based in Lismore. The Assistant Manager supports the Manager in the overall administration and coordination of the NRWDVCAS, whilst maintaining direct engagement with WDVCAS clients. The Assistant Manager exercises a high level of responsibility and provides high-level expert advice.

The NRWDVCAS is auspiced by the NRCLC and provides court support and advocacy to women experiencing family and domestic violence through the Tweed/Byron and Richmond Local Coordination Points (LCP) as well as facilitating Safety Action Meetings in the Richmond and Tweed/Byron Local Area Commands.

Selection Criteria

Essential criteria:

1. Demonstrated leadership experience including staff supervision and maintaining effective working relationships;
2. Excellent communication skills, particularly in negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution;
3. Demonstrated capacity to work across teams to ensure collaboration, consultation and effective work practices;
4. Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis and provide appropriate, trauma-informed support;
5. High level report writing and demonstrated experience in organisational and staff planning processes;
6. Current drivers licence and ability to travel as required.

A job kit with information about the position and application process is attached.

For further information contact Rebecca Harley on 6621 1044 or [email protected] using the subject line: Assistant Manager - Northern Rivers Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service enquiry via EthicalJobs.