Therapeutic Caseworker & Group Facilitator
Play a pivotal role in supporting children and families impacted by domestic and family violence
About Us
Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) supports people through all forms of relationship distress, delivering timely, compassionate and expert care that strengthens wellbeing and connection across NSW.
About the role
As our Therapeutic Caseworker and Group Facilitator, you’ll provide trauma-informed therapeutic support to children, young people, and their protective parents who have experienced domestic and family violence.
You’ll play a key role in delivering individual casework and facilitating group programs that promote healing, safety, and recovery.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll advocate for victim survivors, assess and respond to risk, and collaborate across sectors to ensure culturally protected and holistic support. You’ll:
- Facilitate group programs such as Women Choice and Change and Connected Kids and Families – 8 week program to support female victim survivors of DFSV
- Apply person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to all interventions
- Assess and manage risks, develop safety plans, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to support safety and wellbeing
The details:
- Part time, 3 days a week (some evening work required)
- Maximum term contract – 8 months
- Broadmeadow office (Hunter region)
- $48 - $54 per hour (depending on skills & experience) +12% super + 17.5% leave loading and tax‑free salary packaging up to $15,900.
What you’ll bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or a related discipline
- Minimum 2 years’ experience providing therapeutic casework and group facilitation for families impacted by DFV
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, child development, and the gendered nature of violence
- Ability to assess and respond to risk of harm, including knowledge of relevant legislation and information‑sharing protocols
Why work with us?
- Make a genuine difference to the lives of individuals, couples and families
- Be part of a supportive and dynamic team, work with people who truly care about what you achieve together
- Access a range of staff benefits, including flexible working options, additional leave days, the Employee Referral Reward program, and a Fitness Passport
- Increase your take-home pay through generous salary packaging options, including up to $15,900 per year for everyday expenses and $2,650 for entertainment
- Work in an organisation committed to deepening our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We have a stretch Reconciliation Action Plan to guide our efforts to build strong relationships, increased employment, and enhanced respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other communities
- We value inclusion and belonging. Our SWEET team (Staff Wellbeing, Engagement and Empowerment Team) brings together staff from across RANSW to champion diversity, wellbeing and workplace connection.
Next Steps
Interested? Apply today! RANSW requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check before employment.
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