Linking Communities Network Ltd considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

We are seeking to fill 2 part time positions for  female Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Workers at Murray River Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS). This position will be part of a team committed to eliminating violence against women and their children. This role is offered on a part time basis (56 hours per fortnight – Week One = 35 hours worked over 5 days, Week Two = 21 hours worked over 3 days) is based in our Albury office which supplies support at the courts of Albury, Deniliquin, Finley, Corowa, Moama and Holbrook.

Workers in WDVCAS provide intake, information and referrals, threat assessment, case coordination, court assistance and court advocacy to WDVCAS clients. They work in partnership with NSW Police, local courts, legal representatives and referral agencies to ensure safety and support for women who are experiencing domestic violence. WDVCAS provides court assistance and court advocacy before, during and after court for clients who are going through the ADVO process at courts within the Murray River WDVCAS district. They also participate in the NSW Police Force colocation pilot (worked out of Albury Police Station) assisting women who attend the police station to report or seek assistance regarding domestic and family violence and the Hearing Support pilot, supplying assistance for hearings at all courts in the region.

The Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker exercises a high-level of expertise to provide accessible and relevant services to women and their children.

Applicants should have a commitment to empowering women and children affected by domestic and family violence and have demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis.

You must include the following: 

Written applications stating the position title and include:

– How your knowledge, skills and experience relate to all the selection criteria below to be considered for the position;

Essential Criteria

• Be able to pass the NSW Police Security Vetting for colocation pilot
• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics, complexities and legal and social welfare consequences of domestic violence;
• Demonstrated understanding of the criminal justice response to domestic violence including Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) applications and criminal prosecutions and related legal matters such as family law, care and protection, migration and victim’s compensation issues;
• Demonstrated understanding of the particular needs of and challenges faced by clients from diverse communities, especially ATSI and CALD clients;
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis and provide appropriate, trauma-informed support;
• Ability to deliver services in accordance with the WDVCAS Service Agreement, WDVCAP Principles, Policies and Standards and other operational documents;
• Sound organisational and administrative and management skills;
• Ability to implement service delivery strategies aimed at ensuring the relevance, accessibility and responsiveness of Local Coordination Point services to a diverse range of women and children;
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution; and
• Demonstrated knowledge of and an ability to work effectively with interpreter services and other support services for victims with specific needs.
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Current unrestricted drivers’ licence and telephone connected;
• Ability to travel out of area for meetings and training;

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of appropriate referral agencies in service area.
• Knowledge of and an ability to work effectively with interpreter services.

Please include your resume, detailing your employment history (including a brief statement of duties), education history;

– Your current contact details;

– Contact details for 2 professional referees (at least one current).

Email all enquiries to [email protected] or phone 0427 634300

Applications, including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a resume must be submitted by 12 noon on Friday 10th November 2023. 

• If the selection criteria is not addressed in the cover letter the application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
• Please note – an offer of employment will be subject to full clearance of the NSW Police Force Baseline National Security Clearance Vetting Application.