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Domestic Violence Team Leader

Women's Safety Services SA

Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA) supports women and children who are experiencing domestic and family violence.  We are committed to the belief that all women and children have the right to a life free of violence.

Our Mission is to provide an integrated response to, women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, through the provision of specialised, accessible and flexible models of service delivery in South Australia.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Leader, based in the Northern Suburbs SA. The position is a cross-functional role and will be based predominately at one site, but will require the flexibility to move between sites to provide support as and when required. 

Responsibilities will include providing direct services to clients through assessing the immediate needs of women and the provision of case management support as well as leading a number of staff.

About you

You will ideally hold a degree or Diploma in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Services, Human Services, Health Sciences and/or experience commensurate with the position as well as:

  • Experience in the provision of leadership, direction, support and supervision to staff
  • Experience in leading the provision of high quality services for women and children affected by domestic and/or family violence.
  • Significant knowledge in the provision of case management and brief intervention casework, and ability to provide case management support to clients as required (site dependent)
  • Demonstrated empathy and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of marginalised and highly vulnerable people including ATSI, CALD and young people who are affected by or experiencing domestic or family violence.

Benefits of joining WSSSA

  • Full time, permanent position
  • SCHADS Level 6 Award
  • Salary sacrifice benefit
  • The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of others
  • Working within an established, supportive and well-recognised service

How to apply

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