• 12 month fixed term contract

The Social Worker provides case management support to women receiving legal assistance and experiencing family violence and other complex circumstances, as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide case management to clients experiencing challenges intersecting with their legal matter to support the progression of their legal matter
• Undertake risk assessments and safety planning with clients, informed by legal advice and prioritising safety and empowerment for clients
• Work collaboratively with the team and Centre’s other professionals to meet client needs and ensure services are integrated

Qualifications & experience

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Hold or eligible for Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT). For further information please refer to Access Canberra

About the Centre

WLC is a community legal centre specialising in family law, migration, employment, discrimination and sexual harassment and sexual violence. WLC provides legal services within a multi-disciplinary, trauma informed practice model that incorporates social work, cultural support and collaborative flexible services to support women, trans and gender diverse people.

Our vision is that women are safe, strong and in control of their lives. 

The Centre offers:

• Competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Additional paid end of year leave
• Health and Wellbeing allowance

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a 1–2-page response addressing the following Selection Criteria via the "Apply Now" button:

• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and effective social work interventions to support clients’ resilience, well-being, and capacity. 
• Ability to work collaboratively, independently and creatively in a multi-disciplinary practice to support the integration of legal and social work practice and improve outcomes for clients. 
• Ability to support and promote diversity within the team to ensure the Centre can provide safe and responsive services to clients with diverse lived experience. 
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing women experiencing family and sexual violence and commitment to improving women’s safety and access to justice. 

Contact for more information

Emma Sherwood [email protected] using the subject line: Social Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs or (02) 6257 4377.

Fore more information please refer to wlc.org.au.

Note: Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification under s34 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT).

A position description is attached.