• Hours per week: Up to 21 hours per week - Permanent Part time
  
• Reports to: IWDVCAS Manager
  
• Location: Wollongong

About us

Women Illawarra has been at the forefront of many campaigns for women’s issues.

Previously Wollongong Women’s Information Service, our organisation was instrumental in the foundation of many women’s services in the Illawarra, including women’s health, housing and domestic violence services. Since opening our doors in 1979, we have provided
continuous support and services to the women of the Illawarra.

The Role

We are seeking a DFV Specialist Worker (Multicultural Focus) - to join our friendly and professional team. This is a part time position (21 hours per week). This role open to multicultural identified worker.

The following Essential Criteria MUST be addressed in your application:

Essential Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, community welfare and/or equivalent experience working in the community sector;
• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics, complexities and legal and social welfare consequences of domestic violence;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with key stakeholders and other community services;
• Sound organisational, administrative and time management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution.

The following Desirable Criteria MAY also be addressed in your application:

Desirable Selection Criteria:

• 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 understanding of the particular needs of and challenges faced by clients from diverse communities;
• Ability to develop and implement service delivery strategies aimed at ensuring the relevance, accessibility and responsiveness of Local Coordination Point services to a diverse range of women and children;
• Knowledge of and an ability to work effectively with interpreter services;
• NSW Driver's License and access to a car.
• Knowledge of appropriate referral agencies in service area;
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake suitability checks and a probationary period.

All applicants must address the Essential Criteria and include a current resume. If the essential criteria is not addressed the applicant will not be considered.

The applicant must be female. Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 31 of the NSW Anti- Discrimination Act (1977).

Applications should be submitted by clicking 'Apply Now' and following the prompts. 

A position description is attached.