Women’s 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

The Migrant Women's Support Program (MWSP) provides specialist domestic and family violence services and support to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women and their children. 

The Case Manager, Specialist CALD will work with CALD women and their children who are at risk of or experiencing domestic and family violence, through the provision of specialised case management and crisis support responses. The Case manager position also provides statewide specialist consultation to DFV services working with CALD women and their children. 

This is a part time position, working 22.5 hours per week, based at the WSSSA Head Office in Mile End.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for the position you will have significant experience in case management, case work or crisis intervention in a domestic violence or closely related field working with migrant women & their children and refugees.  To succeed in this challenging and rewarding role you will also need:

• A degree level qualification in Social Work, which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Excellent knowledge of theoretical approaches and practice foundations applicable when working with CALD women and children experiencing domestic or family violence;
• Experience providing support to women and their children to ensure their needs and identified, understood & met through appropriate planning and referral and processes;
• Experience in developing & maintaining relationships with government & non-government and community organisations.
• Experience in managing electronic client records and strong attention to detail;
• Understanding of risk assessments and safety management planning;

• A current full drivers licence, and be eligible for, or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.

WHY CHOOSE WOMEN’S SAFETY SERVICES SA?

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

• Level 5 SCHADS Award - Hourly rate of $40.28 / Annual $97,378 FTE pro rata 
• 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 $15,900 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.
• Women’s 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.

A full position description can be found HERE

Inquires can be emailed to hr@womenssafetyservices.com.au

Applications will be reviewed as received and the position closed earlier should a suitable candidate be found.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 2 February 2024

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 Women's Safety Services SA (WSSSA)