Job Description

Program Worker - Domestic & Family Violence

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We are seeking an experienced Program Worker - Domestic & Family Violence supporting women and families across the Northern Rivers.

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18th August, 2026

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- Lismore, Tweed Heads or Ballina
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- Full-time or 0.8 FTE
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- 6-Month Contract
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18th August, 2026

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- Lismore, Tweed Heads or Ballina
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- Full-time or 0.8 FTE
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- 6-Month Contract
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Are you an experienced Domestic & Family Violence practitioner looking for an opportunity to use your specialist knowledge to support women experiencing domestic violence and homelessness?

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We are seeking an experienced Program Worker – Domestic & Family Violence supporting women and families across the Northern Rivers.

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This is a hands-on practice-focused role requiring a strong understanding of Domestic & Family Violence (DFV), homelessness, risk management and the practical supports available to women experiencing violence.

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About the Role

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Working across services in Lismore, Tweed Heads and Ballina, you will provide specialist DFV knowledge and practice support while assisting Team Leaders with the effective delivery of services.

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You will work with women experiencing complex and challenging circumstances, helping them navigate immediate safety concerns, homelessness and the broader financial and practical impacts of domestic and family violence.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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- Providing specialist DFV practice knowledge and support within a Specialist Homelessness Service.
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- Supporting effective risk identification, assessment and management for women experiencing domestic and family violence.
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- Providing practical support and guidance around the financial assistance, funding and other supports available to women experiencing DFV.
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- Working confidently and sensitively through complex and challenging interactions.
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- Supporting Team Leaders with the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed services.
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- Working collaboratively with internal teams and relevant external services to achieve positive outcomes for women and families.
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- Contributing to consistent, safe and evidence-informed DFV practice across the service.
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- Travelling between Lismore, Tweed Heads and Ballina as required.
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About You

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We are looking for someone who brings strong, demonstrated experience in the Domestic & Family Violence sector and can confidently apply that expertise in practice.

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You will ideally have:

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- Significant experience working within Domestic & Family Violence services, ideally with exposure to Specialist Homelessness Services.
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- Strong knowledge of contemporary DFV practice and the complexities facing women experiencing violence.
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- Experience assessing and managing risk and responding appropriately to safety concerns.
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- A sound understanding of the financial, housing and practical supports available to women experiencing DFV.
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- Confidence managing complex situations and challenging interactions with empathy, professionalism and appropriate boundaries.
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- The ability to provide practice guidance and support to Team Leaders and colleagues.
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- Strong communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
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- The ability and willingness to travel across Lismore, Tweed Heads and Ballina.
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What's on Offer

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This is an prospect to bring your specialist DFV expertise to a role where your knowledge and practical experience can make a genuine contribution to service delivery and outcomes for women and families.

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- 6-month contract
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- Full-time or 0.8 FTE
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- Location options across Lismore, Tweed Heads or Ballina
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- Work within the Specialist Homelessness and Domestic & Family Violence sector
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- Collaborative role supporting Team Leaders and frontline service delivery
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If you are an experienced DFV practitioner with strong practice knowledge, sound risk management capability and a commitment to supporting women experiencing domestic and family violence and homelessness, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Program Worker - Domestic & Family Violence (Tweed Heads)
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