Domestic & Family Violence Specialist Worker

About the role

An award-winning recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Domestic & Family Violence Specialist Worker to coordinate Safety Action Meetings (SAMs) and support women and families experiencing domestic and family violence. The role starts immediately and runs until mid-March 2027, and is 100% office based in Parramatta.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer Safety Action Meetings, including agendas, action plans and meeting outcomes.
• Liaise with clients and key stakeholders such as NSW Police, courts, legal representatives and community organisations.
• Conduct risk and threat assessments and develop safety plans to address immediate client needs.
• Provide information, advocacy, referrals and court support, including attending AVO list days and related court matters.
• Support women in accessing appropriate legal representation for ADVO matters.
• Build strong partnerships with SAM members and help improve processes, policies and service delivery.

Required profile

• Experience in the FDV sector and a strong understanding of domestic and family violence, including its legal, social and welfare impacts.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice response to domestic violence, particularly ADVO processes and related legal matters.
• Experience working with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability and LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Excellent communication, advocacy, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• A Working With Children Check and National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to complete them.
• Immediate availability (within 2 weeks).