THE OPPORTUNITY

Join our Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people and families impacted by domestic and family violence. This is a full-time, 10-month parental leave opportunity where you'll provide trauma-informed case management, advocacy and practical support to help clients achieve safety, stability and independence.

About the Program The Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program supports people experiencing domestic and family violence to remain safely in their home or relocate where required, while the perpetrator is removed. Through case management, safety planning and coordinated support, the program helps clients build safer futures free from violence.

Benefits of Working With Us

- Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (T&C;’s apply).
- Salary packaging
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A excellent friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
- Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.
- Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program aims to support women and children leaving domestic and family violence (DFV) to remain safely in their home or a home of their choice, and have the perpetrator removed.

The SHLV service model delivers intensive case management, which is long-term, needs-based and integrated with key agencies such as NSW Police, Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS), health services, housing and relevant non-government organisations.

The Case Worker is responsible for delivering high quality intensive case management activities and will work with clients in a capacity building approach which enables woman and children to develop the skills and ability to respond to escalating situations and remain safe and free from domestic violence in their own home. The position focuses on early intervention and prevention principles to prevent homelessness and enable women and children to experience long term stability in housing, income, employment, education, and social support networks.

Caseworkers are responsible for holistic assessment,



purposeful case planning and trauma-informed casework in partnership with woman and children, and significant people, to develop strengths-based, person centred safety plans and will be required to effectively establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and networks with key stakeholders to ensure effective service referral pathways.

Caseworkers are required to work in partnership with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, (DCJ) and other agencies in the universal service system to improve evidence-based casework, share decision-making risk, and promote dignity in service delivery.

Caseworkers are to provide community awareness and education activities aimed at lowering community tolerance of domestic and family violence.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

- A commitment to work within the Mission, Vision and Values of CatholicCare.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of the cycle of domestic and family violence and the issues of power and control that underpin that cycle.
- The ability to work as part of a team and independently in the provision of proactive and responsive casework.
- A working knowledge of the legislation, policies, and standards relevant to child protection, and child safe organisations.
- Experience working with, or a demonstrated knowledge of cultural competence principles, relevant to engaging clients from diverse backgrounds, including First Nation people and those from a CALD background.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake assessments and investigations to address safety, risk concerns for children, young people, and adults experiencing the cycle of domestic violence.
- Ability to deliver accountable, collaborative and evidence-based casework that respects the culture and context of children, young people, adults, and community.
- Ability to maintain timely, accurate and relevant client records for reporting and information sharing.
- Contribute to continuous learning, professional networks,



and relationships through the co-ordination of meetings and other information sharing activities.
- A demonstrated commitment to work flexible hours to meet the needs of children, young people, and adults.
- Significant experience in the provision of social services is desirable however applicants must be willing to complete formal training and obtain role specific training.
- Ability to demonstrate and work within the key accountabilities and inherent requirement of this position detailed in Section 12.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Tertiary qualifications, (or working toward a qualification) in a Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Welfare, or related discipline with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Current driver’s licence.
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
- Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

For further information please reach out to: Nikki Reece, Manager - Child and Family Programs on *****@catholiccare.org.au

Applications close 11:59pm on Monday, 23 November 2026.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Additional Information The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

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