At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team providing vital support to women and children facing domestic violence.
- Company: Join a passionate non-profit dedicated to empowering women and children in crisis.
- Benefits: Enjoy tax-free salary packaging, long service leave, and meaningful work.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by domestic violence.
- Qualifications: Diploma-level qualifications and experience in crisis intervention and case management.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Women's Crisis Support Service Inc. (WCSSI) manages the Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Women’s Shelter and DFV Mobile Support program in the Ipswich region. WCSSI is an incorporated, not for profit, non-government organisation focused on supporting women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. WCSSI operates with the framework of a feminist philosophy, embracing social justice values, is child focused and culturally sensitive. We provide quality services where women and children can feel safe which encourages them to feel empowered to make sound decisions to regain control of their lives.
This is a women‑only position under section 25 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), as the role involves providing specialist support to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. All workers must undergo a criminal record check.
Primary Purpose of the Role
The Domestic Violence Case Manager (Team Leader) is responsible for guiding the mobile support program and delivering specialist, integrated case management to women and their children experiencing domestic and family violence.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct timely, trauma‑informed assessments of individuals and families experiencing domestic and family violence to determine eligibility, risk level, and support needs.
- Allocate eligible clients to DFV Case Managers based on risk, complexity, capacity, and service pathways, ensuring a safe, coordinated, and client‑centred response.
- Provide oversight and guidance to Case Managers to support consistent, high‑quality practice and effective case coordination.
- Provide outreach, advocacy and case managed support to women experiencing DFV.
- Conduct evidence‑based risk assessments within the context of Domestic and Family Violence including completing safety planning.
- Network and collaborate with other agencies to promote an integrated approach to the issues faced by women and children who have been affected by domestic violence.
- Provide tenancy and housing support that promotes long term, safe and sustainable housing options for women and children experiencing DFV.
- Maintain up to date and confidential records for all clients that include ethical and accurate case noting.
The ideal candidates
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (minimum Diploma Level).
- Experience working with women who are experiencing domestic violence.
- Demonstrated crisis intervention, case management, and trauma‑informed practice skills.
- Experience networking with multidisciplinary services and agencies and ability to build and foster relationships within the local homelessness and DFV Sector.
- Ability to work both independently and co‑operatively within a team environment.
- Sound knowledge of local community organisations and demonstrated experience networking and collaborating with other agencies to meet organisational objectives.
- Excellent written/oral communication skills and competency with technology systems.
- Valid QLD Working with Children Blue Card.
- Valid QLD Divers License.
What we offer:
As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650) Portable Long Service Leave. All positions and offers of employment are subject to relevant probability checks. Due to the high volume of applications, we received only those shortlisted will be contacted.
DFV Specialist – Team Leader employer: Women's Crisis Support Service Inc
Women's Crisis Support Service Inc. is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering women and children affected by domestic and family violence in Ipswich, QLD. With a strong commitment to social justice and a supportive work culture, employees benefit from generous salary packaging, portable long service leave, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment. Joining WCSSI means being part of a passionate team that values trauma-informed practices and fosters meaningful connections with the community.
Contact Details:
Women's Crisis Support Service Inc Recruitment Team
