Job Description

Note: This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorized under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977.

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organization that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family, and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.

Our main services are in Wellington, Dubbo, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.

The Domestic Family Sexual Violence Coordinator role operates within the Social and Emotional Well-Being Team in Wellington and is responsible for delivering specialist services to individuals and families in the Wellington community affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence.

About the Role:

This position operates within our Wellington office and aims to strengthen community capacity, provide specialist support, and promote healing-informed practices. Your responsibilities will include:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external service providers and government agencies, focusing on primary health care, recovery, and healing in the DFSV sector.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individual client-centred case plans in collaboration with women impacted by DFSV.
• Assist with client intake and exit planning, providing support based on trauma-informed principles and practices.
• Contribute to internal policy development, service planning, and evaluation, ensuring records and reports are accurate and comply with legal obligations.
• Develop peer support groups as ongoing network support for victims/survivors of DFSV
• Develop partnerships and networks within the DFSV service sector to facilitate better coordination and integration of services. Actively support Local Family and Domestic Violence Collective.
• Build capacity within the sector (community) to identify and respond to DFSV - i.e. community events, workshops, and training.
• Provide mentorship to the trainee to ensure staff capability is developed to its full potential.
• Assist in achieving the organisation strategic objectives.
• Perform other duties as require.

Essential Criteria:

• Aboriginality Cert IV in Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention (or willingness to undertake) with 2 years of exeprience.
• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal communities and families
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Clearances for Working with Children and Criminal Record Check.
• Current NSW Driver’s License.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging
• Novated Leasing options
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and inclusive work environment

If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of Aboriginal families and communities, we encourage you to apply.

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at hr@wachs.net.au.