Family & Domestic Violence Support Workers jobs

With you, we can do more! Join the ISLHD Domestic Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service (DFVSAS) and play a key role in delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic support to adults, young people and children impacted by domestic and family violence or sexual assault.

$42.19 - $72.63 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 16 hours per week until 28 February 2027 | Warilla Community Health Centres | REQ677977 | Grade: Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3 | Applications close: 29 July 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Domestic Family Violence and Sexual Assault Service (DFVSAS) is responsible for delivering sexual assault and domestic violence services across ISLHD, leadership and capacity building within these portfolios and within ISLHD Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) service system.

Working within a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, crisis intervention and ongoing counselling while helping to strengthen access to services across the region. Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, adults, and families who have been impacted by violence, abuse and/or neglect? Then you could be the perfect person to join the ISLHD Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) clinical services located on the lands of the Dharawal and Yuin nations. You will be contributing to the development of a learning culture where reflection, accountability, integration and service excellence are promoted across ISLHD Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) services.

This is an opportunity to work in a trauma specific counselling service. There is opportunity to participate in quality and service improvement activities, accreditation processes, research, supervision, peer review, project teams, department meetings and working parties.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

• Access to Clinical Supervision to facilitate in-depth reflection on clinical practice in a supportive environment

• Training and education opportunities

• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

• Ongoing support from an experienced team

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role

• Working With Children Check (WWCC)

• Current AHPRA Registration or Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

• Valid NSW Drivers Licence

This is a temporary leave relief position until 28 February 2027 with the possibility of extension.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

• Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

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• Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

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• For role-related queries or help applying, contact Rochelle Bailey on Rochelle.Bailey@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.