• Permanent, part-time position (14hpw)
• South West Sydney based
• Community Legal Centre incorporating domestic and family violence services
• Annual salary: SCHCADS L5 starting at $33,939 plus superannuation
• Flexible work conditions, salary packaging to increase take home pay, 5 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata) plus leave loading, additional leave at Christmas

We are seeking a domestic and family violence (DFV) worker for our South West Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SWSWDVCAS) team. This position shares responsibility for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) focus area with another part time worker (who works three days per week).

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.

Our Reconciliation Action Plan working group is a committed staff team – one of its goals is enabling the Centre to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our local communities.

About the role

The DFV specialist worker (ATSI focus) assists the Manager in service delivery. She also provides high level expert advice regarding how to ensure the SWSWDVCAS is relevant, accessible and responsive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children.

Applicants must have a commitment to empowering women and children affected by DFV, demonstrated ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, and demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis. Full details of responsibilities and the essential criteria for application, are outlined in the position description.

Proficiency in a language other than English is desirable.

Closing Date: Suitable applicants will be interviewed progressively. We know your time is valuable so please check with [email protected] using the subject line: Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker - ATSI Focus enquiry via EthicalJobs before applying, to ensure the position has not been filled.

Contact Person: Enquiries about the role should be emailed to: Farah Assafiri, Manager SWS WDVCAS [email protected] using the subject line: Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker - ATSI Focus enquiry via EthicalJobs.

This position is open to female Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. SWSLC considers these requirements to be genuine occupational qualifications 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.

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 below 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.