Safety Action Meeting Coordinator

About the role

The South Coast Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SCWDVCAS) is seeking a passionate and highly organised Safety Action Meeting (SAM) Coordinator to join the team in Moruya or Bega. This is a vital role supporting women and children impacted by domestic and family violence through coordinated, multi-agency responses that prioritise safety and wellbeing. The SAM Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating fortnightly Safety Action Meetings, bringing together key service providers to develop tailored, client-centred action plans for individuals identified as at serious threat. The SAM coordinator also provides domestic violence safety assessment, safety planning, information and referrals to women that are referred to the service from both NSW police and external organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Safety Action Meetings in accordance with women's domestic violence court advocacy service policy and the safety action meeting manual

• Liaise with partner agencies including police, housing, health, child protection, and community services

• Identify and refer high-risk domestic violence matters to SAM

• Develop and monitor comprehensive safety action plans for clients, including holding external services accountable for their agreed actions

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry, reporting, and record management

• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and promote collaborative practice

• Provide information, advocacy, and support to women experiencing domestic and family violence

• Uphold confidentiality, privacy, and trauma-informed practice principles

About you

• Experience working within the domestic and family violence, community services, or related sector

• Strong understanding of risk assessment and safety planning frameworks

• Excellent coordination and organisational skills

• Ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary agencies

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

• Commitment to client-centred, trauma-informed practice

• Relevant qualifications in social work, community services, or a related field

About us

Southern Women's Group (SWG) Inc is a not-for-profit community service based on the South Coast of NSW. We are a feminist-based organisation, and our vision is to ensure that all women are safe, respected, empowered and supported to flourish. SWG Inc provides auspice for the South Coast Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (SCWDVCAS) through NSW Legal Aid. It is the Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service for the Nowra, Milton, Eden, Bega, Moruya, Narooma and Batemans Bay Local Courts. We maintain offices in Nowra, Moruya and Bega.

How to apply

To apply for the Safety Action Meeting Coordinator position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, skills, and the contribution you would make to the program. Applications close Sunday September 13th. For further information please email Tonia on ••••@wdvcas.org