Specialist Domestic & Family Violence Case Worker- Aboriginal
Eastlakes Family Support Service Inc – Gateshead NSW
Specialist Domestic & Family Violence Case Worker- Aboriginal
Eastlakes Family Support Service – on Awabakal Country
Gateshead, NSW
Service delivery area: Lake Macquarie LGA
37.5 hrs/week
SCHADS award category 5
Current funding until 30 June **** National Partnership Agreement (NPA)
About us
Eastlakes Family Support Service Incorporated (EFSS) has been working with vulnerable families in the Eastlake Macquarie area since ****.
EFSS is an Incorporated entity, governed by a management committee.
EFSS is funded by the Department of Communities and Justice to deliver Community & Family Support (CAFS), Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) and Specialist DFV support through National Partnership Agreement 500 workers initiative.
We are also funded to provide financial counselling services.
Child Safety Commitment
We are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children and young people are protected, respected, and empowered.
We have zero tolerance for child abuse and actively work to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children involved in our services.
All employees are expected to uphold our child-safe policies and demonstrate a robust commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
About the position
We are seeking a Specialist Domestic Violence worker, who is skilled in providing specialist support and case management, case coordination and information and referral to women and their child(ren) who are survivors of domestic violence.




The successful applicant will be skilled in using domestic & family violence informed, trauma-informed and strength-based approach in their work.
About you
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about social justice and human rights, and who is eager to advance their professional development through continuous learning, feedback, and reflection.
Relevant tertiary qualifications.
Identifies and is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person within the local community
An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Experience providing case management support, assistance and advocacy for women and children
Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, social policy and the issues that face Aboriginal women who have experienced domestic violence
Demonstrated high level communication skills
Experience and ability to prepare and maintain accurate files, records, statistics and reports
Ability to network with other services and agencies and skills to build and foster relationships
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Proven ability to work in an autonomous and accountable manner




Computer and internet skills
Ability to observe client confidentiality and maintain professional integrity at all times
Willing to use own car for outreach visits (payment per kilometre as per SCHADS award)
Sound understanding of the function of government and non-government agencies that provide support or assistance to victims of domestic/family violence (Police, Local Courts, Human Services-Community Services, Housing)
Well developed resolution and mediation skills
Proven counselling skills/experience
Knowledge of family dynamics and skills of appropriate intervention
Conditions of Employment
Valid Driver Licence, Comprehensively insured motor vehicle.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working With Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police check prior to commencement of employment
This is a program to provide support for women and children, to be female is a genuine requirement for the position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
This position is Aboriginal identified.
To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the role be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
It is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
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📌 Specialist Domestic & Family Violence Case Worker- Aboriginal (New South Wales)
🏢 Eastlakes Family Support Service
📍 New South Wales