• Part-Time, Maternity Relief

People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

‘Atunypa Wiru Minyma Uwankaraku’ Service works from a ‘holistic and relational’ standpoint, and is structured so that Caseworkers are supported to develop relationships in the communities in which they work using a community development approach. We recognise this is our key tool for individual and community engagement. ‘Casework’ is thus very broad in its scope and ranges from working with individuals in crisis and short-medium term follow-up (including supporting clients through the legal system), to working with women and their families in recovery and with longer term goals, through to a variety of community-level and other group activities driven by community members.

We are now recruiting for a Specialist Case Worker to join the Domestic and Family Violence Service (DFVS) on a fixed term, part-time maternity relief contract.

This position is focused on the provision of Specialist Caseworker support for the Domestic and Family Violence Service within NPY Women’s Council (NPYWC). The role will contribute to building capacity with DFVS Caseworkers in utilising community development principles and narrative approaches in all aspects of their work. A particular focus on supporting Caseworkers to work in alignment with the Strengthening Community Capacity to End Violence (SCCTEV) Practice Framework. With a particular focus on young women, the role will actively support those with complex needs.

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree in Social Work, Community Development or related qualification / extensive experience in a Domestic and Family Violence context as a Case Manager / Counsellor. You will have a background in working with young people with complex needs and / or in domestic and family violence, as well as experience in working from a trauma-informed, strengths-based and reflective approach, and the ability to mentor others in this approach to practice.

Experience in group reflective practice settings within the domestic and family violence setting and formal training in narrative therapy or the willingness to undertake formal training will be highly regarded.

Ideally, you will have an understanding of, and an ability to utilise, narrative therapy to address violence from a community development perspective in accordance with NPYWC’s Violence Prevention Practice Framework. The Violence Prevention Practice Framework can be found on our website: http://www.npywc.org.au/publications/

This is your opportunity to make a real impact alongside a dedicated, skilled and supportive group of people. The organisation is committed to working within the NPY Lands for the benefit of Anangu people in the region and you will work in an environment and landscape unique to Australia.

To apply:

1. Visit our website at https://www.npywc.org.au/jobs/ and review the position description.
2. Complete the online application form on our website and submit both a comprehensive covering letter and resume.

• For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Corrina Graham, DFVS Manager on 08 8958 2375.

Due to the quantity of applications, only those successful for interview will be contacted.