• Contract until 30 June 2026, full time (35hpw)
• Sydney & Bankstown (throughout Sydney local government area)
• Community Legal Centre incorporating domestic and family violence services
• Salary range: SCHCADS Level 3.1 above award
• Flexible work conditions, salary packaging to increase take-home pay, 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading, additional leave at Christmas

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey where you can play a pivitol role in transforming lives and breaking the cycle of domestic and family violence? Do you possess the compassion, capabilities, and commitment to empower women and help break the cycle of abuse and support survivors to safety and healing? If so, we want you to be part of our remarkable team!

Why join us?

• Professional Growth: Contribute to building something extraordinary and grow along with us with regular professional supervision
• Balance and Well-being: We prioritize your work-life harmony, ensuring a supportive and flexible work environment with a 35 hour week and flexible hours
  
• More holidays: We have 5 weeks holiday plus additional leave at Christmas
• Great salary: SCHCADS L3 PP1– paying above award. Starting package full time $73,801+ super

About Justice Support Centre

Justice Support Centre 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 includes 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.

About the role

The role involves conducting comprehensive case management for clients identifying as First Nations, including assessments and safety evaluations. It requires providing advice, referrals and community education to enhance skills in the domestic and family violence sector.

The position requires collaboration with the DFV Casework Services Manager to support women children and young people who identify as First Nations, developing and implementing strategies to improve service accessibility and building referral networks with local services.

Administrative tasks, participation in team meetings, and adherence to organisational policies are essential.

Key qualifications

Key qualifications include relevant experience in the welfare industry and excellent communication skills.

This position is open to female applicants only. Justice Support Centre 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.

Applications are open and will be reviewed progressively

Contact Person: Enquiries about the roles should be emailed to Nicole Humphries, Manager DFV Casework Services, [email protected] using the subject line: Graduate Case Worker - Specialist First Nations Focus enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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 https://justicesupportcentre.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/  for a copy of the position description, essential and desirable criteria and instructions on how to apply.
2. Apply online using the Apply Now link with your cover letter, resume and a document detailing how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria.