The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.

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Your Role

We are seeking a dedicated Domestic and Family Violence Specialist to join our team & be at the forefront of providing expert case management to women, children, and young people. In this rewarding role, you will enhance service competency, champion child-centred approaches, and be part of a supportive team committed to making a meaningful difference in your local community.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality case work and support to individuals affected by domestic and family violence.
• Contribute to the implementation of our Strategic Plan, prioritising access and equity for victim survivors.
• Enhance service competency, accountability, and continuous improvement in addressing domestic violence.
• Promote child-centred practices and recognise the impact of violence on children and young people.
• Stay informed about relevant government policies and their intersections with housing and homelessness.
• Collaborate with staff and the broader service sector to improve service delivery.
• Meet performance targets set by management and external agencies & collect and analyse statistics and data as required.
• Develop training programs to upskill staff in domestic & family violence response.

You Will Need: 

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, social science, community welfare, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with victims of domestic, family, and sexual violence or in a similar field.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with clients.
• A thorough understanding of the DVNSW Good Practice Guidelines and relevant legislation.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Child Protection legislations and Reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of service sector networks related to domestic and family violence.
• Awareness of cultural diversity and its impact on domestic violence, with a commitment to supporting Aboriginal and CALD families.
• Awareness of Work Health and Safety legislation & commitment to promoting safe work practices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• NSW driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

If you have any question about the role please email: [email protected] using the subject line: Domestic and Family Violence Specialist - Mittagong enquiry via EthicalJobs.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.