• 12 month contract, part-time (28hpw)
• South West Sydney
• Community Legal Centre incorporating domestic and family violence services
• Salary range: SCHCADS L5 $71,009 to $74,227
• Flexible work conditions, salary packaging to increase take home pay, 5 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata) plus leave loading, additional leave at Christmas

As a result of increased government investment in our service, we are seeking a part-time Domestic and Family Violence workers to join our South West Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (Sydney WDVCAS) team. You will be part of delivering a best practice, specialist, trauma-informed model of service delivery to women affected by domestic and family violence (DFV) and ensuring an integrated response to women assessed as at serious threat of harm.

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 Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker assists the Manager in the overall administration and coordination of the Sydney WDVCAS responsibilities. The Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker works in partnership with the Safety Action Meeting Co-ordinator and other WDVCAS workers to provide clients with an effective, streamlined service, including support at hearings.

Applicants must have a commitment to empowering women and children affected by DFV, an understanding or willingness to learn the principles of a trauma-informed approach to service delivery, have demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and have demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis. Proficiency in a language other than English is desirable.

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).

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

Closing Date: Suitable applicants will be interviewed progressively. We know your time is valuable so please check with [email protected] before applying, to ensure the position has not been filled.

Contact Person: Enquiries about the role should be emailed to Farah Assafiri, Manager Sydney WDVCAS [email protected] using the subject line: Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Workers - South West Sydney Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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

 A position description and application package is attached.