Role:
Senior Manager – Family & Domestic Violence

Employment Type:
Full Time

Location:
Hobart

We are seeking a dedicated Manager for our clients, Family Violence Prevention Service, which provides essential legal and non-legal support to clients navigating the legal system.

Your New Role
In this role, you will lead a team of caseworkers delivering vital non-legal support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Tasmania experiencing family violence. Your focus will be on ensuring clients receive culturally safe and considerate assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a part-time caseload while overseeing a team of caseworkers.
• Represent the service at advocacy forums and build referral pathways through external partnerships.
• Collaborate with legal professionals to ensure holistic client support.
• Develop and implement risk assessments, safety plans, and intervention strategies.
• Attend legal appointments and support clients during hearings and trials.
• Foster collaborative relationships with relevant organisations to promote services.
• Lead the development of non-legal policies and frameworks.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples (preferred).
• Commitment to supporting diverse clients, including victims of family violence and sexual assault
• The ability to apply culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, person-centred approaches.
• Experience in risk assessment, safety planning, and effective intervention strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including meeting facilitation and report preparation.
• High-level interpersonal skills for engaging with various stakeholders.
• The ability to thrive in a multi-skilled, high-pressure, client-focused environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and proficiency in MS Office.
• Initiative and resourcefulness in developing peer and team relationships.
• Confidence in providing psycho-education to support clients in legal contexts.

You’ll Also Need

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• National police check and current registration to work with vulnerable people.

This role requires travel across Tasmania, which may occur outside of standard business hours.

What You’ll Get in Return
In return, you will receive:

• A competitive salary package commensurate with your skills and experience
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• A rewarding and meaningful career in the not-for-profit sector
• The opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of many people

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to travis.thole@hays.com.au, or call us now on (03) 6108 5559
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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