• Positively impact the lives of women, young women & gender diverse people
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Make a significant difference to the community

ABOUT YWCA AUSTRALIA
We are a proudly feminist not-for-profit organisation and for over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our five-year plan has a focus on making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. This will ensure we continue to deliver measurable and meaningful impact towards a future where gender equality is a reality.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
YWCA Australia is currently seeking a trainee Case Worker to join our Domestic and Family Violence Team in our Nowra location. This is a offered on a full time basis on a maximum term contract ending on 30 June 2026.
The trainee case worker will be shadowing all specialist DFV case workers in most areas of service delivery including, but not limited to, responding to phone and email enquiries, managing and arranging appointments and assisting with intake and assessment. The trainee case worker will also be required to perform, basic office and administration tasks, as well as attending and minuting any external meetings the Coordinator approves to be necessary and appropriate, within a trauma informed environment.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal applicant will have:

• Enrolled or working towards a Tertiary Qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Community Development (highly desirable but not essential)
• Experience or work experience school based, in a similar role or not for profit, with demonstrated experience (highly desirable but not essential)
• Basic knowledge of DFV services or the Community Services sector
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels based on trust and collaboration
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills

This position will require the applicant to satisfactorily meet our pre-employment requirements. This includes:

• Completion of a national criminal history check
• A valid relevant state-based working with children permit.

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.
Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 10 September 2024