SCWDVCAS Assistant Manager, (Nowra)

South Coast Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service

Part Time 4 days per week

Job description

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

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 Court Advocacy Service for the Eden, Bega, Moruya, Batemans Bay, Nowra and Milton Local Courts. Our highly skilled and professional staff provide trauma-informed, client centred and culturally safe support to clients.

We provide information, referrals, and advocacy to women and their children who are, or who have been, experiencing domestic and family violence. This includes legal protection through the application for Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders through the Local Courts. We also assist women with safety planning, case management and case coordination.

We maintain offices in Nowra, Moruya and Bega, and the NSW South Coast offers an abundance of lifestyle opportunities for those seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career in a beautiful location.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the day-to-day management, overall administration and coordination of the SCWDVCAS, while maintaining direct engagement with the WDVCAS clients.

Reporting to the Manager, the Assistant Manager exercises a high level of responsibility and provides the Manager with high level expert advice. The Assistant Manager is responsible for leading and managing a small team of Domestic and Family Violence Specialists.

The successful applicant will hold tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (such as social work, community services) and/or demonstrated substantial experience in domestic and family violence service provision.

They will possess demonstrated excellent organisational, administrative, financial and management skills.

This position is open to female applicants only. SWG Inc considers being a woman to be a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

The preferred applicant will be required to hold a valid driver’s license, and have, or will acquire, a Working with Children Check and a National Police Records Check.

The position is for 4 days per week and is Classification Level 6 of the SCHADS award, with the pay point for the successful applicant dependent on their qualifications and experience.

The primary work location is Nowra, but you may be required to work at other SCWDVCAS locations from time to time.

To request an information pack, including selection criteria, please email [email protected] and quote Assistant Manager Nowra in the subject line.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Tonia on 44749443

Applications must be received by 5:00pm on Monday 24th February 2025. Late applications will not be considered.

To apply, please provide:

• a cover letter, addressing the “selection criteria” outlined in the Information Package
• an up-to-date resume.
• contact details for two recent employment referees, one from a current or previous supervisor.
• your NSW Working with Children Check number and date of birth (for verification purposes).
• a recent Criminal Record Check if available.