Domestic and Family Violence Specialist DVDS

Womens Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is a leading provider of support services for women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. Our organisation shares a vision for a society where women and their children live safely and thrive in communities free from all forms of violence. Our staff have passion courage and resilience that nurture and support life-changing outcomes for clients.

THE ROLE

WSSSA have an opportunity for a Domestic and Family Violence Specialist to join the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) on a part time basis. The successful applicant will work 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week) on a fixed term contract until 30 June 2026 with further extension subject to funding.

The DVDS is a state-wide program that enables people to lodge a request to SAPOL where they are concerned about the behaviour of someone within the context of an intimate relationship. After receipt of referral the DFV Specialist makes initial contact with the applicant facilitates the information with SAPOL and provides support and referrals to the clients. This role will cover the Adelaide metropolitan region as well as the Barossa Fleurieu Kangaroo Island Adelaide Hills and Light.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for this position you will have significant knowledge and experience in the provision of services to women and children affected by domestic and family violence.

• Hold or be studying towards a degree level qualification in Social Work or hold a tertiary degree in a related discipline with commensurate experience with the position.
• Knowledge and experience of undertaking assessments and safety management planning;
• High-level engagement skills - demonstrated ability to engage with clients in an assertive outreach capacity (ie clients who have not sought a service from the organisation).
• Strong interpersonal skills high empathy and able to support clients of diverse backgrounds;
• Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team and/or multi-agency team;
• Experience in managing electronic client records and strong attention to detail;
• A current full drivers licence and be eligible for or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance

WHY CHOOSE WOMENS SAFETY SERVICES SA

We are proud to offer the following benefits to our valued staff:

• SCHADS Award Level 5: Hourly salary $51.68
• Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements: Including 5 Wellbeing days 6 weeks paid parental leave Paid Domestic & Family Violence Leave First Nations Ceremonial and Cultural leave
• Salary Packaging Options: up to $15900 tax free and other incentives available
• Commitment to work life balance: flexible hours/ ways of working
• Career Development Opportunities: promotion opportunities on the job and in-house training.
• Womens led organisation: client-centered strengths based diverse trauma-informed supportive and responsive
• Specialist Trauma-informed Employee Assistance Program

HOW TO APPLY

A full position description can be found HERE

Applications should include your resume and a cover letter addressing the person specification within the position description.

Inquires can be emailed to

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 26 October 2025

WSSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building our strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds those with disability and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged apply.

Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the essential qualification will be entitled to apply for any roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within Womens Safety Services SA (WSSSA).