Job Overview
Bring your feminist energy to work & make a difference
Permanent role with flexible hours
Great team and support network
About YWCA Australia
For over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our purpose is making young women's leadership and women's housing our priority for gender equity in Australia.
Location: Nowra - Yuin Country
Type: Hybrid Working - office + remote + in community
Contract: Full-Time | Ongoing
Salary: Social & Community Services Level 5 | $51 to $***** per hour + Super
Benefits: Salary packaging up to $18,550 + paid parental leave + career development
About This Opportunity
The Coordinator, DFV Programs leads the delivery and continuous improvement of trauma-informed domestic and family violence services across the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven, while maintaining a small caseload to model best practice and support frontline impact. In this role you will:
Lead and support a team of specialist DFV caseworkers, including remote management and supervision.
Implement and maintain a high-quality case management framework, grounded in intersectional feminist, trauma-informed, and strength-based practice.
Provide mentoring and leadership, including supervision, training, and one-on-one support to build best-practice capability across the team.
Ensure data integrity and reporting standards, supporting accurate data collection and preparation of program reports.
Manage contracts, funding, and service agreements, ensuring program targets are met and resources are aligned with budget planning.
About You
We're looking for a talented and experienced professional, who is passionate about leading a team that support community. As the ideal candidate you will have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, and/or extensive experience coordinating DFV services.
Proven leadership in trauma-informed, strengths-based case management that prioritises client safety and wellbeing.
Inclusive and collaborative leadership style, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to team empowerment.
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and contribute to funding submissions and stakeholder engagement.
Passionate about women's rights and social change, with a drive to influence systems and advocate for gender equality.
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.
Questions?
If you have questions about this opportunity, please email .
Please note our offices will be closed from 25 December ****, reopening 5 January ****.
Ready to join a team that makes a difference?
Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role Applications close at the end of the day on 4 January ****. We're excited to find the right fit and will be reviewing applications as they come in. Submit yours early for priority consideration, as the role may close before the advertised deadline. Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.
Please note that preferred candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid National Police Check, a state-based Working with Children Permit, valid Drivers' Licence and complete a medical declaration.
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