ABOUT US

Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) is a feminist, grassroots organisation that supports women and families in crisis and advocates for social change in the community. We work on the lands of the Gadigal, Wangal and Dharug people of the Eora Nation.

Every night, we support 200 women and children impacted by homelessness, domestic violence, and systemic disadvantage. Equally we seek to address the underlying causes of gender-based violence through primary prevention activities with communities and private and public entities that want to be a part of the global movement to end gender-based violence in a generation.

THE ROLE

The Staying Home, Leaving Violence (SHLV) program is a government-funded initiative that aims to prevent homelessness and disruption to support systems for women who are in an abusive relationship. The Case Manager - SHLV provides case management and case coordination services, working with women and children who are referred into the SHLV program.

The role provides a range of support, such as safety planning, improving home security, and support for children. This is a predominately community-based role attending safety action meetings, conducting regular home visits, completing safety audits, and supporting women through legal proceedings.

The Case Manager - SHLV will help to facilitate community-based education around Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) by working closely with community partners and stakeholders. The role collaborates with NSW Police regarding safety matters, such as Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs).

The role will require travel and flexible working arrangements between community outreach, WAGEC's Burwood sites, and work from home. A car and NSW Drivers Licence are required for this role.

About you

• You have 3-5 years' experience providing case management services for women and children who are experiencing DFV and are skilled in conducting risk assessments and implementing safety plans
• You're a strong communicator, able to engage community partners and work across sectors to improve outcomes and referral pathways for clients
• You're able to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative in balancing your workload with client and team needs
• You're able to use your understanding of NSW and government service systems to help navigate support pathways and advocate with your clients.
• Your case management practice is grounded in trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches and you collaborate in culturally respectful ways.

next steps

Please read the position description attached and check out our range of services at wagec.org.au.

Upload your application by clicking Apply Now.

Please consider:

• To be female is a genuine occupational requirement of this role under Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• When we say ‘women’, we mean all women including trans women, non-binary people and people who identify as a woman.
• We strongly encourage women with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women of all cultures and identities to apply. 
• We work with and support women who have criminal records. A criminal record does not automatically exclude you from employment with us at WAGEC. If you’re comfortable discussing this with us, we offer respectful, non-judgmental, and confidential opportunities to do so.
• If you think you have the experience to do this role but don’t meet all our criteria, please get in touch to discuss your situation. We recognise that sometimes the right candidate for a job has transferrable skills and experiences, not just qualifications.

To talk through any questions or if you would like assistance in applying, please contact our People and Culture team on 0437 615 061, or via [email protected], using the subject line: Case Manager - Staying Home Leaving Violence enquiry via EthicalJobs.

WAGEC is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety, well-being, and empowerment of all children who we engage with in our services and community. We have a whole organisation approach to upholding children's rights and striving to prevent all forms of harm, abuse and neglect for children and young people.

Why work with us?

At WAGEC we are committed to caring for our people to help them excel in the work they do. Our additional staff benefits include:

• Diversity Council of Australia – Inclusive Employer

• Wellbeing Policy including 2 days of paid well-being leave each year

• Cultural Supervision, Wellbeing and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers

• 12 weeks Paid Parental/Adoption Leave Policy

• $500 self-care allowance each year

• EAP: Free access to Sonder - a revolutionary employee care platform for health, medical, safety and wellbeing support

• Flexible Workplace Arrangements

• External monthly clinical supervision (frontline workers)

• Salary Packaging options

• Professional development and training opportunities

• 5 days Professional Development leave per year

• Discounts to various local shops and businesses, including 30% off all WAGEC merchandise.

A position description is attached.