Domestic Violence Case Manager- Outer Northern Suburbs
Job Summary
Womens Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is a leading provider of support services for women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. Our staff have passion courage and resilience that nurtures and supports life-changing outcomes for clients. Our organisation envisions a future where women and their children live safely and thrive in communities free from all forms of violence.
THE ROLE
If you are an experienced and passionate Case Manager this could be your chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of South Australian women and their children by joining our Northern Suburbs Accommodation program.
Domestic Violence Case Managers perform the following duties:
- Conduct risk & safety assessments and establish client needs;
- Deliver crisis intervention and case management support to clients;
- Implement quality case plans in consultation with clients to support ongoing safety.
We currently have an opportunity for a 12 month fixed term contractworking part time (0.8FTE).based at our Northern suburbs site.
Positions Description can be found HERE
ABOUT YOU
To be considered for this position you will have significant experience of case management case work or crisis intervention in a domestic violence or closely related field. Adaptable self-motivated with an unflappable-but-friendly demeanor will help you succeed in this challenging and rewarding role.
- 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.
- Significant case management and crisis intervention experience within a DFV or related setting;
- Understanding of risk assessments and safety management planning;
- Strong interpersonal skills high empathy and able to support clients of diverse backgrounds;
- Strong initiative with ability to plan and manage complex caseloads;
- Experience in managing electronic client records and strong attention to detail;
- Must be able to work outside normal hours in an on call capacity as required.
- 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:
- Level 5 Social Community Home Care & Disability Award: Hourly rate of $51.68
- Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements: Including 5 Wellbeing days On-Call leave 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
Applications must include your resume and a cover letter addressing the person specification within the position description.
Applications will be reviewed as received and the position closed earlier should a suitable candidate be found.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 25 March 2026
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).
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
In case of emergency call 00024h Domestic Violence Crisis Line 1800 800 09824h 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 WHERE ALL WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN HAVE A RIGHT TO A LIFE FREE OF VIOLENCE If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 Women’s Safety Services are not able to ... View more