• Meaningful work supporting positive change in the community
• Provide leadership and support to a dedicated team
• Above award conditions including flexible work options

About the company

Carrie’s Place provides domestic and family violence and homelessness services to vulnerable people in the Maitland, Port Stephens, Cessnock, Dungog, and Upper Hunter Valley regions. Carrie’s Place is a safe place for all and has helped change the lives of many in their 40-year history. Located in East Maitland, Carrie’s Place services are underpinned by the values of social justice. Their philosophies are based on feminism and human rights and their focus is person centered, based on a strong commitment to the principles of social inclusion and capacity building.

About the opportunity

The Senior Practitioner is an integral leadership role in the Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program. This role includes offering critical support to case managers and ensuring high-quality service delivery for clients who have experienced domestic violence and trauma. This role is a key support to the Team Leader and will hold an active caseload. The Senior Practitioner will collaborate with various teams across the organisation and external partners, providing oversight for case management and contributing to safety action meetings (SAMS).

Duties Include:

• Provide support, coaching and day-to-day guidance to the SHLV case management team.
• Oversee case management and ensure services are client-centered, trauma-informed, and accessible.
• Assist in developing organisational policies and systems that enhance service capacity and effectiveness.
• Participate in strategic planning and contribute to the development of best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and ensure the continuous development of the SHLV team through training and supervision.

About you

The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills in a community services environment and have a deep commitment to feminist principles, social justice, and human rights. You will bring a passion for advocating for survivors of domestic violence and a drive to foster safety and positive outcomes for families.

In addition, we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in social science, social work, or a related field (minimum Diploma level).
• Leadership experience, preferably in domestic violence or homelessness sectors.
• Strong skills in trauma-informed case management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including advocacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to engage and support a diverse range of clients, including Aboriginal and CALD communities.
• Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and Driver’s Licence.

Please note this role is designated for a female under section 31 of the Anti Discrimination Act.

Benefits

This position is offered at SCHADS Level 5.3, with additional benefits such as salary packaging options, five weeks of annual leave and wellbeing and professional development allowances.

How to Apply

To learn more about the key responsibilities and company culture of this opportunity, please contact Chelsea Farrar on 02 4927 2027 for a confidential discussion.

Please submit your response with a cover letter and tell us about your interest in the role and how your experience relates to the position. More information about the role can be found on our website.

Please don’t delay your application as we will commence interviews immediately.

A position description is attached.