About the Role
📍Nabu Gunyah | Nowra
💲Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, Level 4
🕛Full-time, 35 hours per week
Waminda is looking for a passionate and dedicated Case Worker to join our Case Management Team!
In this rewarding role, you’ll work in close partnership with the Aboriginal Legal Service’s Family Violence Prevention Unit (FVPU), supporting Aboriginal women and their families through a holistic and family-centred approach. Your work will help empower individuals and communities to live safe, healthy lives free from the impacts of violence.
As part of a culturally safe and supportive team, you’ll provide compassionate case management, strong advocacy, and connect clients with vital services across housing, health, employment, education, and the justice system. You’ll collaborate with a range of stakeholders to ensure women can access both legal and non-legal supports tailored to their needs.
This includes assistance with:
- Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)
- Family law matters
- Care and protection matters
- Victims’ support services
- Housing and tenancy issues
- Civil law and debt matters
If you’re driven to make a meaningful difference and support positive outcomes for Aboriginal women and families, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver culturally safe, strengths-based case management to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence
- Conduct holistic assessments and develop client-centred case plans
- Provide advocacy and referrals across housing, health, education, employment, and justice systems
- Support clients through legal processes, including attending court when required
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, ALS FVPU, and external stakeholders
- Maintain accurate records and uphold professional, ethical practice
About You
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
- Experience in case management, ideally within Aboriginal community settings
- Understanding of domestic and family violence and trauma-informed practice
- Strong knowledge of service systems (housing, justice, health, etc.)
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to culturally safe, client-centred practice
Essential Requirements
- Certificate IV in Community Services, Case Management, Social Work, or related field (or higher)
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence
- Working with Children Check
- National Criminal Record Check
This is an identified position – all applicants must identify as both Female and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander: an applicant’s gender and race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section/s 14(d) and 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
What We Offer
- A supportive team environment with regular supervision
- Meaningful work that supports community health and wellbeing
- Opportunities to build skills and experience in community services
- Inclusive and culturally respectful workplace
- Additional Leave
- Salary sacrifice options
How to Apply
Please submit your application via Employment Hero, including your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
Applications for this position will be assessed on an ongoing basis.
If you would like further information on this position, please reach out to peopleandculture@waminda.org.au.
