Domestic and Family Violence Case Worker - Penrith

ABOUT PWHC

Penrith Women’s Health Centre has been supporting women in Western Sydney since 1987, providing a safe, inclusive space to access health, wellbeing and safety services. We are a feminist, community-based organisation committed to equity, social justice and culturally safe practice for all women. Our work is funded by the Department of Communities and Justice and NSW Health. Our Safety and Empowerment Services deliver specialist domestic and family violence case management grounded in a trauma-informed and empowerment model of care.

About the role

• Penrith, NSW
• Full-time (38 hours per week)
• Fixed-term to 30 June 2030
• SCHADs Award Classification Level 4.1-4.4

About the role

Penrith Women's Health Centre is seeking a skilled and passionate Domestic & Family Violence Case Worker to join our Safety and Empowerment Services team. This role delivers specialist domestic and family violence (DFV) case management, supporting women and their children to improve safety, stability and wellbeing using a trauma-informed, client-centred and strengths-based approach. You will work as part of a small, dedicated team providing a range of safety and empowerment services, including case management, case coordination, advocacy, referral coordination, education and access to practical support. Our work is guided by national, state and local plans to reduce violence against women and their children, while empowering women to achieve safer and more independent futures.

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations women, women from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and women with lived experience of domestic and family violence.

PWHC considers being a woman a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Degree or diploma-level qualification in a relevant field such as social work, psychology, counselling, community services, welfare or criminology, together with 2-3 years relevant DFV sector experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with women and children impacted by domestic and family violence.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake DFV risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, case management, case coordination and referral support.e coordination and referral support.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, client-centred, strengths-based and culturally safe practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in casework and outreach settings and to maintain safe practice across multiple locations.
• High-level communication, documentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality, privacy, information-sharing, mandatory reporting and professional boundaries in DFV practice.
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and the ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality, privacy, mandatory reporting and professional boundaries in DFV practice.

Desirable

• Experience in SHLV, safe-at-home, outreach or community-based DFV service delivery.
• Understanding of feminist principles and values in service delivery.
• Previous experience in a not-for-profit or community services setting.

Other Requirements

• Current driver license and capacity to work across Penrith, Hawkesbury, the Hills District as required for service delivery.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check.

What You Bring

You are a compassionate and skilled practitioner who is committed to supporting women and their children experiencing domestic and family violence. You bring a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and are confident in undertaking risk assessment, safety planning and case management.

You are able to build respectful and empowering relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds and work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. You value cultural safety, social justice and women's empowerment and are passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community.

WHY JOIN US?

• Fully funded external clinical supervision
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Calm App subscription
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive, values-driven team culture

If you are passionate about supporting women in your community and want to be part of a dedicated and supportive team, we encourage you to apply. Please apply ASAP – we are aiming to appoint as soon as possible.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

If you wish to know more about the role, please contact Manager Safety & Empowerment Services via email at sumera@pwhc.org.au using the subject line: Domestic and Family Violence Case Worker - Penrith enquiry via EthicalJobs.