Wesley Business Growth and Improvement

• multiple casual positions available
• based in Sydney CBD with flexible remote work options
• be part of a leading NFP organisation making a real difference in the community.

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

About the program and role

The Women’s Safety Package of the 2021-22 Commonwealth Budget announced the Australian Government is investing in a two-year trial of the EVP that will support approximately 12,000 individuals annually who need financial support to leave an intimate violent partner. The EVP program commenced on 19 October 2021 and will run for two years, concluding on 30 June 2023.

Financial insecurity is a key barrier to victim survivors leaving a violent relationship and a factor as to why victim survivors return to an abusive partner.

To assist in removing this barrier, the EVP will enable eligible victim survivors leaving a FDV situation to access financial assistance, goods and services and wrap-around support to re-establish their lives. The EVP will provide individualised packages of up to $5,000 including cash (or cash equivalent such as vouchers of up to a maximum of $1,500 and the remaining funds provided in goods, services and wrap-around supports delivered by UnitingCare Network.

Wesley’s approach to meet the trial aims and objectives is by developing a network of partners to support and enhance our organisational skills and abilities; and creating two independent but connected work teams with a care model that supports a client centred, domestic violence best practice and trauma-informed principles.

Essential Criteria

• qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Social Science or related fields
• understanding of causes and support for people with domestic violence and child protection issues; Knowledge of the NSW/ACT region, it’s needs and the various local community services
• demonstrated knowledge relevant to domestic violence safety tools, risk assessment, DVSAT, interventions and legislation
• demonstrated knowledge of how to provide effective complex case management for people who are experiencing domestic violence or have left a violent relationship
• demonstrated knowledge of how to work effectively within dynamic teams; knowledge of how to support, develop, maintain and enhance sound networking and partnership practices
• demonstrated knowledge of Person Centred Practice and Trauma Informed Care: knowledge of how to work in effective person centred and trauma informed methods
• confidentiality: demonstrated high level of discretion and sensitivity when dealing with confidential matters
• demonstrated cultural competency and experience in working alongside CALD and Aboriginal families
• able to work in a MS Office environment: skills in working with various MS Office systems (such as Word, Excel and Outlook) and be able to effectively operate in Microsoft Windows environment
• good verbal and written communication skills
• current NSW/ ACT or National Driver’s Licence.

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5, in addition to superannuation. Generous car allowance and salary packaging benefits for permanent employees.

Recruitment Process

1. A brief telephone conversation to confirm details of the role and arrange a telephone interview.
2. Face-to-face interview.
3. Reference & probity checks.

If you have any queries, please contact Abigail Fenner at [email protected], using the subject line: Caseworker, Escaping Violence Payments - NSW / ACT enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 0447 460 301.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please find an Application Pack, including Position Description here.