Manager, women's domestic violence court advocacy service (wdvcas)

About Us

CatholicCare is seeking a capable and values-driven leader to manage the Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS). You will provide operational leadership of a complex frontline program, ensuring safe, high-quality and compliant service delivery for women impacted by domestic and family violence.

About The Role

An exciting role for an innovative and strategic Leader to join the fabulous WDVCAS team. As a Manager, you will be directly responsible for the strategic and operational management of the WDVCAS program, ensuring alignment with the Service Agreement, WDVCAS Service manuals and CatholicCare Mission, Values and P&P's.

Reporting to the General Manager, Integrated Services, your role will include operational oversight, financial/budget input, reporting, stakeholder engagement, leadership of team members and compliance across services delivered at contracted Local Courts.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working 35 hours per week, based in our Integrated Services Offices.

Female candidates only to apply as per our program requirements Under Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Extensive experience in Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) management, including intersectionality.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services, Law or related discipline.
• Proven ability to lead WDVCAS operations to meet contractual, legislative, and quality standards.
• Strong leadership skills in building accountable, high-performing teams, including supervision, coaching and performance management.
• Ability to maintain strong partnerships with courts, police, and community stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and service development.
• High‐level advocacy skills.
• Experience representing services in forums, meetings, and presentations.
• Advanced understanding of the criminal justice response to DFV (ADVOs, prosecutions, family law, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of WDVCAP service model, policies, and frameworks.
• Sound judgement, resilience, and decision‐making skills.

Why Join Us?

• Salary packaging - Boost your take‐home pay.
• Fitness Passport program - discounted gyms memberships across Australia.
• Training & Development - Grow your career with ongoing learning.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free, confidential counselling and support.
• Bupa Health - Corporate healthcare discounts.
• Extra Leave - Additional paid leave day over Christmas.
• Hope Awards - Be recognised and celebrated for your impact.
• Baby Bonus - Paid bonus for eligible primary carer.

CatholicCare is a safe, inclusive, and respectful employer. We value the unique perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to working alongside First Nations communities.

We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, faiths and diversity.

How To Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a Cover Letter and an up-to-date Resume. We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application!

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