• 12 month contract, part time position (28hpw)
• Sydney city base
• Community Legal Centre incorporating domestic and family violence services
• Annual salary: SCHCADS L6 plus a supplement: starting salary $96,350 (pro rata for 4 days 0.8 FTE) plus superannuation
• Flexible work conditions, salary packaging to increase take home pay, 5 weeks’ annual leave plus leave loading, additional leave at Christmas

We are seeking a second Assistant Manager for one of our Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) teams. This position has direct reports and works alongside another Assistant Manager, reporting to the manager of the WDVCAS.

About South West Sydney Legal Centre

South West Sydney Legal Centre (SWSLC) is a not for profit community legal centre.

Our legal services include information, advice and legal representation for people in South West Sydney whose access to justice is denied or constrained, and include specialised legal services for victim-survivors of DFV.

Our DFV services include court support and advocacy, safety planning, case management and financial counselling.

Both the legal and DFV teams offer tailored training and workshops to community members and community organisations.

We give our clients the guidance, legal advice, support services and strength they need to claim their rights, know their options and choose their next steps.

About the role

The Assistant Managers support the Manager in the overall administration and coordination of the WDVCAS, while maintaining direct engagement with WDVCAS clients. They exercise a high level of responsibility and provide the Manager with expert advice

Applicants must have a commitment to empowering women and children affected by DFV, have people management experience, demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis. Full details of responsibilities are outlined in the position description.

Proficiency in a language other than English is desirable.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact Person: Enquiries about the role should be emailed to: Janice Waring, Manager Sydney WDVCAS [email protected] using the subject line: Assistant Manager Sydney, Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service enquiry via EthicalJobs.

This position is open to female applicants only. SWSLC considers being a woman to be a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and a National Police Records Check.

Closing date: Suitable applicants will be interviewed progressively as applications are received. As we need to appoint a suitable candidate as soon as possible, this advertisement has no closing date. However, we understand that your time is valuable so please feel free to contact us prior to preparing your application, to check if the role has been filled.

How to apply for this position:

1. Visit our website for a copy of the position description, essential and desirable criteria and instructions on how to apply.
2. Click Apply Now to submit your covering letter, resume and a document detailing how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria.
3. Please address the essential criteria in full. Applications that do not address the essential criteria will not be considered.