Brief Intervention Case Manager
Job Summary
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
Our Domestic Violence Crisis Line (DVCL) is a fast paced busy and intensive 24/7 telephone service providing state-wide crisis responses to clients and their children experiencing Domestic & Family Violence.
Brief Intervention Case Managers will play a vital role in the DVCLs new pilot project. Providing short-term specialisted case management and crisis response for victim-survivors in emergency accommodation and contributing to identifying safe pathways for victim-survivors out of emergency accommodation.
Potential for full or part time hours with shifts/contracted hours to be negotiated. Negotiated hours to be worked across a roster between 7am-7pm (Mon-Fri) and 10am-6pm (Sat&Sun). Initially offered on a fixed term contract until June 2027 based in the WSSSA head office in Adelaide.
A full position description can be foundHERE
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 penalty rates
- Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements: Including 5 Wellbeing days 5 weeks of annual 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
ABOUT YOU
Youre passionate about human rights and in particular the safety of people whove experienced domestic or family violence; youre inquisitive and astute at assessing needs quickly and making clear and concise decisions. If this sounds like you - wed love to hear from you!
To succeed in this exciting and demanding role you will need:
- 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 experience in the provision of case management and crisis intervention through trauma informed responses and practice particularly in the context of domestic and/or Aboriginal family violence or strongly related field.
- Strong interpersonal skills & initiative to problem solve and initiate planned responses.
- Understanding of risk assessments and safety management strategies
- An understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing domestic or family violence
- A capacity to work under pressure and at times autonomously.
- A current drivers licence and be eligible for or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must include your resume and a cover letter addressing the person specification within the position description and will be reviewed as received.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 19 April 2026
Applications will be reviewed as received and the position closed earlier should a suitable candidates be found.
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
Key Skills
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