Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander DFV & Homelessness Case Worker

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family, Domestic Violence and Homelessness Case Worker

Women Up North Housing Inc. (WUNH)

Women Up North Housing Inc. (WUNH) is seeking a passionate and culturally grounded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family, Domestic Violence and Homelessness Case Worker to join our team at our Ballina Road office and Bugalma Bihyn Aboriginal refuge.

This is an opportunity to work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children experiencing domestic and family violence and/or homelessness, providing culturally safe, trauma-informed and strengths-based support.

We are looking for someone who understands the importance of culture, connection, self-determination and Aboriginal ways of working, and who is committed to supporting women and children to achieve safety, stability and positive outcomes.

How to Apply:

Thank you for your interest in applying for this position.

Applicants are asked to respond to the selection criteria questions C1–C10, demonstrating how your skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications meet the requirements of the role.

Please provide no more than two pages to address the selection criteria. Your responses should provide practical examples wherever possible and demonstrate your understanding of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children and families experiencing domestic and family violence and homelessness.

For application questions C1–C10, please email your application to ••••@wunh.org.au

C1: Capacity to develop relationships, and work collaboratively and cooperatively, in order to engage with local communities, other organisations and the housing sector.

C2: Current and /relevant skills experience and or education in social /science or welfare.

C3: Demonstrated experience in case co-ordination of Aboriginal women and children with complex/multiple housing and support needs such as DFV and health issues.

C4: Capacity to work and advocate from the values of social justice and the promotion of self- determination which is inclusive and supportive of all clients regardless of religion, marital status, sexuality or cultural background.

C5: Demonstrated evidence in person-centred practice; working collaboratively and cooperatively with clients to support client outcomes.

C6: Evidence of reliability, teamwork, and capacity to work within and across the WUNH Inc. and Refuge team environments.

C7: Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of working in and provision of a culturally safe environment.

C8: Excellent communication skills, particularly in the areas of negotiation, facilitation, mediation and problem-solving, with demonstrated proficiency in using databases and workplace applications, including customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

C9: Good organisation skills, evidence of ability to work independently, use initiative and complete work within agreed upon time frames.

C10: Documented evidence of current Driver’s License and willingness to maintain and or acquire Working with Children Check, Criminal Records Check, and CPR and First Aid Certificates.

Please apply via SEEK or, alternatively, email your cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria, along with your resume, to:

Marnie Davis

Cultural Lead – Women Up North Housing

📧 ••••@wunh.org.au

☎️ (02) •••• •730

Website: www. https://wunh.org.au/employment-opportunities

If you have any questions about the position or application process, please contact Marnie Davis on the above number and request a call back.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are passionate about working within a culturally safe, supportive and community-focused environment.

This is a female-designated position approved under section 126 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you the very best with your application.

Marnie Davis

Cultural Lead

Women Up North Housing Inc.

Employer Questions

In addition to addressing the selection criteria C1–C10, please also answer the following questions in your application:

1. Australian Citizenship/ Work Rights: Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or do you otherwise have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

2. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identity: Do you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person?

3. Confirmation of Aboriginality: Are you able to provide appropriate confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage if required as part of the recruitment process?

4. Working with Children Check: Do you hold a current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), or are you willing and eligible to obtain on prior to commencing employment?

5. National Criminal History Check: Are you willing to undergo a National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process?

6. Frontline Case Management Experience: How many years of experience do you have working in frontline community services, case management, family support, domestic and family violence, homelessness, or a related human services field?

-          Less than 1 year

-          1-2 years

-          3-5 years

-          6-10 years

-          More than 10 years