•  Full time, Fixed term contract till 30.06.2027 | Location:  Murray Bridge
•  Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadership
•  $58.37 p/h + super + PBI salary packaging

Provide specialist DFV case management, practice support and team leadership to improve safety, housing and wellbeing outcomes for women and children.

About the Program

The Murray Mallee & Adelaide Hills Domestic Violence Service provides specialist support and supported accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, including Aboriginal family violence, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of violence.

The Role

This is a newly created role within our Domestic Violence Service unit.

In this role, you will provide leadership, practice guidance and specialist support to Case Managers and Case Workers, while maintaining a strong focus on client safety, risk management and positive outcomes.

Working as part of the South Australian Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Alliance, you will contribute to a collaborative service system committed to delivering services that are safety-focused, inclusive and culturally safe.

You will provide specialist advice and secondary consultation on domestic and family violence risk, safety planning and case coordination, while supporting clients to navigate complex systems and access appropriate housing and support services.

The key duties in this role will include:

• Provide direction, consultation and support to Case Managers and Case Workers in the provision of quality outcomes to clients.
• Provide clinical supervision to Case Managers and Case Workers in consultation with the Manager.
• Participate in and support the work of the Statewide DFV Alliance.
• Report writing, including Risk and Safety Reports for SAPOL, Prosecution and the Courts.
• Liaison with government and non-government agencies in relation to risk and safety.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to improve access to services, resources and housing outcomes
• Contribute to data collection, reporting and quality improvement activities.

About You

Essential Criteria 

• Social Work Degree
• Demonstrated experience in the areas of domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, homelessness and case management, with a trauma-informed practice approach

Desirable

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

Special Conditions

• Some interstate travel to attend meetings and/or training may be required.
• Some out-of-hours work may be required, for which TOIL or overtime provisions apply in accordance with the applicable industrial instrument.

See attached Position Description for full details. 

Prior to receiving a formal offer of employment with Centacare, the following documents must be provided for this role:

• Driver’s licence
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• 100 points of identification

What's in it for you

• SCHCADS Crisis Accommodation Employee Level 4 - $58.37/h + super + PBI salary packaging
• Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card option available
• High performing, goal focused, collaborative & supportive team environment
• Longstanding and reputable organisation 
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Study leaves for ongoing employees 
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

About Us

Each year, we support more than 20,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Community Services - Our Story

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) detailing your interest in this position and outlining the experience and qualifications that you can bring to the role.

To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button. 

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Nick Tilly, Program Manager on 08 8303 6652.

Job ad Close: 5 pm on Monday, 10 August

We encourage applicants to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the job posting may close without notice.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.