Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker 12 month maternity leave contract
Hybrid · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker supports the WDVCAS in Sydney, assisting with administration and coordination, threat assessments, safety planning, court advocacy, warm referrals, data entry and reporting, and collaboration with partners to ensure safety and access to legal representation for woman-survivors of domestic violence. The role involves attending court on ADVO matters, liaising with police, courts, and service providers, and contributing to policy and training within a not-for-profit community legal centre. The position is a 12-month maternity leave contract, full-time, with a 35-hour week, flexible hours, and a starting package of AUD 101,283 plus super.
Required Qualifications
- demonstrated understanding of the dynamics, complexities and legal and social welfare consequences of domestic violence
- demonstrated understanding of the criminal justice response to domestic violence including Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) applications and criminal prosecutions and related legal matters such as family law, care and protection, migration and victim’s compensation issues
- demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with key stakeholders in the local area
- demonstrated understanding of the particular needs of and challenges faced by clients from diverse communities, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and clients from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds
- demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis and provide appropriate, trauma-informed support
- ability to deliver services in accordance with policies, principles and other operational documents
- sound organisational, administrative and management skills
- excellent communication skills, particularly in negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution
- ability to work effectively with interpreter services and other support services for victims with specific needs
- basic IT skills
Additional Requirements
- 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.
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