AddressHousing Plus is a leading community services and housing provider with a 40 year history, delivering a range of affordable accommodation, domestic violence and homelessness services in regional NSW. Our purpose is to achieve healthy, engaged and vibrant communities in which individuals enjoy opportunities to thrive and build a promising future for their families.
We are a recognised leader within the domestic and family violence (DFV) sector in NSW. We currently run the Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) in Central West, Western, Far West and Central North NSW, as well as the Staying Home Leaving Violence Service and Operation Courage.
We are also leading innovative design and service delivery in the provision of emergency accommodation for victims of domestic abuse. We operate a purpose-built crisis accommodation facility in Orange, and are in the process of building similar facilities in other locations.
We are currently seeking a full time Assistant Managerto support our WDVCAS Manager and Team in the Central West region, based in Orange.
This role will support the Manager with the day-to-day operations of the service, with a focus on reporting, compliance, and providing support to our team when needed.
To be successful, you will require:
- Strong skills and experience within the community services industry, ideally within Domestic and Family Violence Services.
- Knowledge of the dynamics, complexities and legal and social welfare consequences of domestic and family violence.
- Well-developed leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, guide and support our team.
- Experience in program management, reporting and other administrative management tasks
- High level of communication, conflict resolution and advocacy abilities.
Tertiary qualifications in social science/social work/psychology or management will be highly regarded. This may suit an experienced Community Services worker looking for a step into a management role.
You will also need a current Driver’s Licence and ability to obtain a Police Check and Working with Children Check.
In return, we can offer you the chance to make a significant contribution to our organisation and community, as well as learning and development opportunities, health and well-being program, reward and recognition and salary packaging.
Please include in your application a cover letter outlining why the role interests you, and how you meet the above requirements.
This is a full time (38 hours per week, Monday to Friday) Maximum Term Contract until 30th June 2028.
The Case Worker is classified as a Level 6.1 under the SCHADS Award, which equates to $102,831 gross per annum. This will increase on an annual basis in line with the pay points in the Award. As Housing Plus is a Not for Profit organisation, we have access to excellent salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay !
Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for WDVCAS work and WDVCAP has been formally exempted under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 for this purpose.
Applicants identifying as Aboriginal are encouraged to apply.
Applications close Friday 19th July 2024, however, we will start screening and interviewing any suitable candidates prior to this time so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
