Job Description
Make a meaningful impact supporting women and children
Extra annual leave and wellbeing leave, salary packaging benefits
Join a committed and passionate team who were awarded City of Newcastle’s 2026 Community Group of the year.
About the company
Jenny’s Place is a long-standing, community-based organisation supporting women and children experiencing domestic and family violence and homelessness. Since 1977, they have delivered crisis and transitional accommodation, outreach support, early intervention and prevention programs, alongside integrated case management to help clients access safe housing and wraparound supports.
With a vision of a community free from violence and homelessness, Jenny’s Place is driven by compassion, empowerment and collaboration, working alongside women and children to rebuild safety, stability and independence.
About the opportunity
The Core and Cluster model is a contemporary approach to supporting women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, combining independent, self-contained accommodation (“the cluster”) with a central hub (“the core”) that provides access to wraparound supports such as case management, counselling and community services.
In this role, you will deliver the interim phase of the model, providing trauma-informed outreach case management to women and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness as a direct result of domestic and family violence (DFV), whilst the purpose-built cluster is being developed. You will contribute to the foundations of a new program area that is firmly grounded in safety, empowerment and long-term recovery from violence.
Key responsibilities include:
Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed case management to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children experiencing DFV-related homelessness
Undertake culturally informed risk assessment and safety planning, supporting safety while maintaining connection to family, community and Country
Provide outreach support in safe settings, helping clients access housing, services and practical supports
Build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities and work collaboratively with key services to deliver coordinated support
Advocate for clients across legal, housing and community systems, including support with ADVOs and court processes
Maintain clear case notes and contribute to a collaborative, culturally responsive and continuously improving team
The benefits
As a valued member of the Jenny’s Place team, you’ll enjoy:
5 weeks annual leave + 1 week wellbeing leave
Salary packaging (PBI) to increase take-home pay
Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
The opportunity to make a genuine impact in the local community
This role is classified at SCHADS Award Level 5, Pay Point 1
About you
You are a compassionate and grounded practitioner with a strong understanding of the challenges faced by Aboriginal women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. You bring a culturally respectful, trauma-informed approach, along with the confidence to advocate for clients and support them through complex situations.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new and evolving program. You will bring a positive, proactive mindset and enjoy building something from the ground up, establishing strong community connections and shaping how the program is delivered locally.
In addition, you will bring:
Experience in case management, ideally within DFV or community services
A sound understanding of domestic and family violence and its impact on women and children
Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and build trust across community and service partners
A solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and take initiative
Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
A commitment to cultural safety, work place practices and cultural supervision
Tertiary qualifications in Human Services (minimum Diploma level) are required, along with a current driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
This is an Aboriginal and female identified position in accordance with Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
How to apply
To access a copy of the Success Profile Pack, including a detailed position description, please email Neve at nevef@peoplefusion.com.au or Chelsea on chelseaf@peoplefusion.com.au
To learn more about key responsibilities, company culture and associated benefits of this opportunity, please contact Chelsea Farrar today on 0249272027 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, click "Apply" to submit your covering letter and CV.
Alternatively, click "Apply" to submit your covering letter and CV.
