• Positively impact the lives of women, young women & gender diverse people
• Want to be part of a Dynamic, Growing Team?
• Inclusive and supportive culture

ABOUT YWCA AUSTRALIA

We are a proudly feminist not-for-profit organisation and for over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our five-year plan has a focus on making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. This will ensure we continue to deliver measurable and meaningful impact towards a future where gender equality is a reality.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

YWCA Australia is currently seeking an experienced Case Manager to join our Domestic and Family Violence Team in our Nowra location.

This is a full time role on a maximum term contract ending on 30 June 2026.

The role is responsible for the provision of trauma informed support, case management and client focused casework to victim/survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV) and their families by:

• Providing support to victim/survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence
• Undertaking safety planning with clients
• Providing assessment, case planning and coordination of services to meet the needs of the client
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the services being delivered to clients

ABOUT YOU

The ideal applicant will have:

• Recognised tertiary qualifications (or nearing completion) in social work, psychology or community welfare
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues related to domestic, family and sexual violence, the criminal justice response, legislation in relation to apprehended domestic violence orders (ADVOs) and an understanding of the family law system and child protection system
• Demonstrated experience in case management, trauma informed practice and strengths-based approaches to achieve client outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex caseloads, effectively plan and prioritise work and excellent time management skills

This position will require the applicant to satisfactorily meet our pre-employment requirements. This includes:

• Completion of a national criminal history check
• A valid relevant state-based working with children permit.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.

We will be reviewing candidates as they apply, strong candidates will be notified as their applications are received.

A position description is attached.