Domestic Violence Case Worker - 0.8 FTE

• Join a small team in the Domestic and Family Violence space | Highly regarded, community-based organisation - The Junction Neighbourhood Centre, based in Maroubra (2035).
• Part-time, 28 hours p/week across 4/5 days (with flexible hours), 1-day WFH.
• Competitive above award pay rate ($46.77 - $50.33 per hour) + superannuation + access to NFP salary benefits (rate based on experience).
• Contracted to June 30, 2026 (with likelihood of extension).

About our client

The Junction Neighbourhood Centre (JNC) provides a diverse range of community services and programs for the communities in Eastern and Inner Sydney, with a focus on people who are socially isolated, disadvantaged and vulnerable.

As a not-for-profit organisation operating for 50 years, the focus of our work is strengthening communities and creating connections. They have community centres in Maroubra, Glebe and Bondi Junction which provide community information and places for the community to meet and participate in a wide range of groups, classes and programs.

They have capacity building projects targeting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people who are socially isolated. They also offer specialised services for older people and their carers, for women and families that have experienced domestic and family violence (DFV) and for families with children under 13.

About the opportunity

Working in a collaborative team of caseworkers, this role enables women who are experiencing Domestic & Family Violence to stay safely in their own home or home of their choice. This is done through case management, safety strategies and support for women and their families. The role involves:

• Day-to-day management of complex caseload of clients and management of new referrals
• Case management of clients in the Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program as per program guidelines as well as risk assessment, safety audits, and safety plans according to DV safety assessment tool.
• Assess, approve and monitor brokerage expenditure to provide security upgrades for clients
• Participate in local Safety Action Management (SAM) meetings
• Maintaining and growing key stakeholder relationships in the community
• Working collaboratively across the organisation and maintain referral pathways within JNC and with other service providers

About the successful candidate.

• Bring experience working in the Family and Domestic Violence space or strong knowledge of working with women and children who have experienced DFV
• Have experience working professionally as a case worker with clients with complex needs
• Highly responsive and adaptable to handle a busy working environment
• Have qualifications in community services, case work, social work or similar
• Bring a respectful, non-judgemental and collaborative working style
• Have highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Bring strong administrative skills and a proactive approach
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a current Working with Children Check (WWCC), undergo a National Police Check and have an unrestricted NSW Driver's License.
• Identify as female - This role considers being a women a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

How to Apply

Apply now to be considered for the role and send through a current resume. Direct applications via job board are essential.

For further questions, please reach out to Diana Linde at [email protected], using the subject line: DFV Case Worker - The Junction Neighbourhood Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs.

There is no closing date for this role, please apply as soon as possible as all applications will be reviewed as they are received.

At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.