• Permanent Part Time Four days per week
• Location: Shellharbour NSW 2529
• $47.80 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need!

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.

Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Every journey towards safety, healing and lasting change begins with the right support. Through The Domestic and Family Violence Service, Mission Australia works alongside individuals and families impacted by domestic and family violence, helping them build safer futures and stronger communities. As a DFV Case Worker, you’ll provide trauma-informed, person-centred support to victim-survivors while working with people who use violence to promote accountability and meaningful behaviour change. Through specialist case management, risk assessment, safety planning and coordinated support, you’ll play a vital role in helping people navigate complex circumstances, strengthen their wellbeing and move towards lives free from violence.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred case management to victim-survivors and individuals who use violence.
• Complete comprehensive intake, assessment and risk screening processes to identify client needs and safety concerns.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individualised case plans that support client goals and outcomes.
• Undertake safety planning and risk management activities to promote the safety and wellbeing of clients and their families.
• Provide advocacy and practical support to help clients access housing, health, legal, financial and community services.
• Facilitate referrals and collaborate with specialist services and community partners to achieve positive client outcomes.
• Support behaviour change and accountability pathways for people who use violence through evidence-informed interventions and referrals.
• Maintain accurate client records, case notes and reports in line with organisational, funding and legislative requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, government agencies and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to service quality improvement initiatives, team meetings, supervision and professional development activities.

Requirements for Success

• Relevant degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology, Human Services or a related discipline.
• Experience providing case management and support to people with complex needs.
• Demonstrated understanding of domestic and family violence, including its impact on victim-survivors and families.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning and trauma-informed practice principles.
• Ability to engage effectively with individuals experiencing complex and challenging circumstances.
• Experience working collaboratively with community organisations, government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including case documentation and report writing.
• Sound organisational skills with the ability to manage a diverse caseload and competing priorities.
• Commitment to professional boundaries, cultural safety, inclusion and person-centred practice.
• Current NSW Driver’s License
• Current First Aid Certificate

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Please note that disclosing convictions will not automatically preclude you from our recruitment process.

Your benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you