Housing Plus is a leading NFP Community Services Provider with a 40 year history, providing housing, domestic violence, homelessness and other community services in NSW. With offices in Orange, Bathurst, Mudgee, Dubbo and Parkes and services reaching the Central, Western and Hunter regions of NSW, our purpose is to achieve healthy, engaged and vibrant communities in which individuals enjoy opportunities to thrive and build a promising future for their families.

We are now looking for a DV Specialist to work as part of our Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service, based from Dubbo. As part of a passionate team, the DV Specialist will deliver best practice support services to women and children experiencing domestic violence in the Western region of NSW.

To be successful, you will require strong experience in Community Services, ideally within the DFV Sector; proven ability to professionally and sensitively deliver client services to clients experiencing emotional distress; well-developed communication skills; and demonstrated experience in identifying key stakeholders and establishing effective relationships. 

In return, we can offer you the chance to make a significant contribution to our community, as well as learning and development opportunities, health and well-being program, reward and recognition and salary packaging.

Please include in your application a cover letter outlining why the role interests you, and how you meet the above requirements.

This is a full-time contract to June 2024.

Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for WDVCAS work and WDVCAP has been formally exempted under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 for this purpose.

Applicants identifying as Aboriginal or with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Applications close Friday 9th December 2022 however we will start screening and interviewing any suitable candidates prior to this time so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.