Case Worker (Level 4)

Nova for Women and Children Inc

Nova for Women and Children is an seeking a passionate and committed Level 4 Case Worker to join our team based in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions.

About us and what we offer

Nova for Women and Children is a leading community services organisation that provides interim, transitional and outreach support and crisis accommodation options to women and children across the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness or who are escaping family and domestic violence.

Nova for Women and Children is the amalgamation of Eva’s Project, Lower Hunter Women’s Housing and Eastlake’s Women’s and Children’s Refuge and has been operating in Newcastle for approximately 38 years. In 2018, Nova for Women and Children were awarded the Australia Day Community Group of the Year Award from Newcastle City Council.

Nova for Women and Children offers a supportive culture and attractive conditions of employment, including:

• above Award salary and conditions;
• standard 9-day fortnights;
• weekly wellbeing hour;
• ongoing professional development opportunities;
• thank you days;
• salary packaging benefits; and
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the role

As a Level 4 Case Worker, you will be responsible for providing support to women and their children impacted by domestic violence or experiencing homelessness, often on complex matters. Reporting to a Team leader, your day-to-day tasks and responsibilities will include:

• undertaking person-centred care, strength-based case management for housing goals, wellbeing, community participation and family support;
• case work such as provided tailored tenancy information, appropriate referrals, and guidance to facilitate self-advocacy and positive outcomes for clients;
• applying your case work expertise with other team members on complex matters;
• develop and implement support plans for participants and their children that support independent living skills and support networks; and
• developing and maintaining relationships with external and external stakeholders including government departments, real estate agents and private accommodation providers.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience providing holistic person-centred care for women and children.
• Passion for supporting women and children in our community.
• Thorough understanding of domestic violence with families and relationships.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local community services.
• Excellent communication skills.

Being female is a genuine occupational qualification as per section 31(2) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Prior to an offer of employment, you will be required to have a current driver’s licence and Working with Children Check.

COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment in accordance with Nova’s COVID-19 Management Plan.

How to apply

You must request an information pack by emailing [email protected] with Level 4 Case Worker in the subject line. 

Applications can be submitted by emailing [email protected] including Level 4 Case Worker Application in the subject line. In order to progress your application, it must include: 

• Cover Letter 
• CV 
• Response to the Position Requirements and Selection Criteria 
• Names and contact details of two recent referees. 

Confidential enquiries can be made to Nova on 4023 5620 or by emailing [email protected]. 

Applications via SEEK will not be accepted. 

Applications will be accepted until close of business Friday 3rd November 2023. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Nova welcomes and encourages women of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Culturally and Linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.