Case Manager, Children & Young Person, Domestic and Family Violence

• Work with a diverse women's organisation towards gender equality
• Great team and support network
• Attractive salary packaging options - up to $15,900 tax free

Be a part of an organisation that is dedicated to making a future where gender equality is a reality. We are seeking a dedicated Case Manager to join our Domestic and Family Violence Team in Darwin.

Location: Darwin (Palmerston)

Opportunity: Part-time, ongoing

Hours: 22.8 hours a week / 45.6 hours a fortnight, with a flexible working pattern available

Salary and benefits: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award rates + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits

About Us

For over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our five-year plan has a focus on making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia.

About YWCA NT

YWCA NT has been supporting women, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and women from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, in the Territory since 1969. We provide local housing, services and support programs that enable women, their families and other priority groups to find stability and feel safe and secure, so they can build the future they want.

About the role

As a Case Manager, you will provide client-centred case management for children and young people who have experienced domestic or family violence.

In this role you will:

• Providing risk assessment, crisis intervention, safety planning, and holistic support under the YWCA Case Management, and Service Model and Practice Frameworks 
• Develop and monitor individualised case plans for children and young people
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers to model and support positive parenting interactions
• Coordinate referrals to a range of specialist and community-based children's service providers

About You

The ideal applicant will have:

• Certificate IV, Diploma, or tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, or related fields (highly desirable).
• Experience working with children or young people affected by domestic or family violence.
• Knowledge or understanding of:
  • gendered theories and practices related to domestic and family violence.
  • trauma-informed care and culturally sensitive approaches, especially with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and culturally diverse communities.

• Strong Skills In:
• • Building and maintaining relationships founded on trust and collaboration.
  • Communicating effectively with tailored messaging and strong interpersonal skills.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.  If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

What to Expect

Before you start, successful candidates will need to complete the following pre-employment checks:

• National Criminal History Check
• Valid State-Based Working with Children Permit
• Medical Declaration

How To Apply

Ready to join a team that makes a difference? We want to hear from you!

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your resume/CV and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role!

Applications close on 31 May 2025!

We’re excited to find the right fit, so we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in.  Submit yours early for priority consideration!