• Location: Nowra, NSW
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours per week)

About the Role

The Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) is seeking a passionate and highly organised Safety Action Meeting (SAM) Coordinator to join our team in Nowra. This is a vital role supporting women and children impacted by domestic and family violence through coordinated, multi-agency responses that prioritise safety and wellbeing.

The SAM Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating fortnightly Safety Action Meetings, bringing together key service providers to develop tailored, client-centred action plans for individuals identified as at serious threat. The SAM coordinator also provides domestic violence safety assessment, safety planning, information and referrals to women that are referred to the service from both NSW police and external organisations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Safety Action Meetings in accordance with women’s domestic violence court advocacy service policy and the safety action meeting manual. 
• Liaise with partner agencies including police, housing, health, child protection, and community services.
• Identify and refer high-risk domestic violence matters to SAM.
• Develop and monitor comprehensive safety action plans for clients, including holding external services accountable for their agreed actions. 
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry, reporting, and record management.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and promote collaborative practice.
• Provide information, advocacy, and support to women experiencing domestic and family violence.
• Uphold confidentiality, privacy, and trauma-informed practice principles.

About You

• Experience working within the domestic and family violence, community services, or related sector
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and safety planning frameworks
• Excellent coordination and organisational skills
• Ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary agencies
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to feminist principles and client-centred, trauma-informed practice
• Relevant qualifications in social work, community services, or a related field 

What We Offer

• Meaningful, impactful work supporting women and children in crisis
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary aligned with SCHADS Award

Enquiries: Call 02 4476 5416 and ask for Amanda M.