Specialist DFV Coordinator

Full-Time Position – Subject to funding (38 hours per week)

About the Role

Barkly Regional Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Specialist DFV Coordinator to lead the delivery of essential Safe House support services for individuals and families experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV) across the region. This vital role emphasises providing impactful services to children, young people, and families while fostering meaningful collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

 The Essentials

• Relevant formal qualifications or equivalent experience in DFV programs.
• High-level of competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook including use of database and data reporting programs. Specialist DFV Coordinator.
• Demonstrated experience in providing support to children and young people in the context of domestic, family, and sexual violence.
• Cultural competence, especially in working with Aboriginal communities and an awareness of the current issues faced by victims of domestic, family and sexual violence.
• Proven history of developing and maintaining productive working relationships with key external stakeholders and referrers.
• Current Manual (C-Class) Driver’s Licence and have completed or are willing to undertake 4WD training.
• Current National Police Criminal History Check (within the last 3 months).
• Current Northern Territory Working with Children’s Clearance (Ochre Card).

About You

• You are a compassionate and skilled professional with experience in DFV service coordination or a related field.
• You have a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and families, particularly in remote settings.
• Your ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, manage resources effectively, and deliver positive outcomes sets you apart.

The Finer Details

• Full-Time position paying Above EBA Award Classification of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2023.
• Annual Salary of $115,500 per annum ($4,442.31 gross per fortnight).
• 11.5% Superannuation.
• Annual Leave of 6 weeks paid with 17.5% Leave Loading.
• Housing is provided.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Click here for the Specialist DFV Coordinator Position Description

To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria along with your up-to-date Resume to hr@barkly.nt.gov.au

Need more information contact Susan Steele on 0487 821 731.

Applications Close Monday, 20th January 2025.

Barkly Regional Council requires that all applicants have a National Criminal History Check. You will be required to provide a recent National Criminal History Check prior to any offer of employment.

Barkly Regional Council requires the applicant to be able to produce or be able to obtain Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) prior to commencement.

Suitable applicants may be appointed during the application process.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone.

Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.