Family and Domestic Violence Caseworker

Wandiyali is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation established in Newcastle in 1997. We are the largest accredited Aboriginal provider of PSP OOHC within Newcastle Lake Macquarie Hunter Region and Port Stephens. Wandiyali also has a number of Preservation Programs and support services that work closely with children young people and families.

Wandiyali strives to employ support and develop therapeutic skills of Aboriginal people who have a passion for working in this sector.

Wandiyali puts people first recognising the link between positive client outcomes and a positive workplace culture which includes an emphasis on wellbeing and a true work life balance. Wandiyali promotes a collaborative workplace recognising the value strengths and contribution of all employees.

The Opportunity

The program delivers trauma-informed client-centered and Culturally responsive case coordination and case management placing victim-survivors at the centre of service delivery. Caseworkers provide support to all family members including the person using violence through risk assessment safety planning advocacy and coordination of services ensuring that women and children are safe empowered and connected to the supports they need.

The Program operates through a multi-agency model requiring caseworkers to work in partnership with Police Health DCJ housing providers courts legal services and specialist DFV organisations as well as other relevant community support services. A core feature of the program is participation in Safety Action Meetings (SAMs) which bring agencies together to share information and develop coordinated responses to high-risk cases.

The program prioritises access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families Culturally and linguistically

diverse communities people with disabilities and other priority populations ensuring that services are Culturally safe inclusive and accessible. Brokerage funds are available to provide practical support in urgent or crisis situations such as emergency accommodation transport or safety equipment. Through integrated practice the IDFV Program seeks to:

• Enhance safety for women and children at risk of DFV
• Improve wellbeing and recovery through tailored case management
• Ensure that the people using violence are held accountable by contributing to coordinated justice and safety responses
• Promote Cultural safety and inclusion strengthening family and community connections
• Drive service system collaboration to ensure consistent efficient and effective responses to DFV across NSW.

The Benefits

As a Wandi Caseworker you will benefit with additional career development supports including

• 5 weeks of annual leave
• Monthly professional supervision
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.

You will have the options to reduce tax and cost of living expenses through

• Salary Sacrifice packaging of up to $15900 each FBT year
• Meal and Entertainment Salary Sacrifice of up to $2650 each FBT year
• Employee Benefits programs providing discounts on a large variety of consumer services and products.

If you are looking for a career that is dedicated to truly making positive change and you have experience working with Aboriginal children young people families or communities we would like to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please note a current WWCC National Police Check (completed in the last 12 months) First Aid certificate including CPR and a current Drivers License (P1 or above) is required prior to the successful applicants start date.

For this position please attach:

• A current resume
• A cover letter introducing yourself and an overview of your experience working with vulnerable children and families in the context of Child Protection or the Community Services Sector.

Closing date: 5.00pm Thursday 23^rd October 2025

Please note that applications may close earlier than the stated date if a suitable applicant is found.

For further information please contact;

Talana Kilroy

Senior People & Culture Officer or

Essential criteria;

• A commitment to the Vision Mission and Values of our Organisation
• This position is open only to female as being female is a genuine occupational requirement for the role to ensure Culturally safe and appropriate service delivery to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
• Aboriginal or/and Torres Strait Islander OR is Culturally confident and able to demonstrate their
• knowledge and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work Community Services Psychology or a related field or equivalent
• demonstrated experience working in the Domestic and Family Violence sector
• Strong knowledge and skills in understanding the complexities and correlates of Domestic and Family
• Violence and experience engaging with families with a range of vulnerabilities and complex needs which
• includes the person using violence
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Case Management including implementing effective safety planning and family interventions ensuring all family members receive trauma-informed and Culturally safe integrated and coordinated quality support.
• Demonstrates qualities of strong communication including conflict resolution and the capacity to build effective interagency relationships
• Sound Organisational and time-management skills to balance crisis response with ongoing case management.
• Intermediate level of computer skills and experience using databases.