Domestic Violence Adviser

Provide training, guidance, and specialist advice to build the capability of staff and volunteers across the organisation and parishes.....

Anglicare is seeking a dedicated Domestic Violence and Family Violence Adviser to partner with leaders, service teams, and communities. This role ensures our programs and services uphold best practice standards in responding to domestic and family violence (DFV). As a subject matter expert, you will provide training, guidance, and specialist advice to build the capability of staff and volunteers across the organisation and parishes. This is a permanent part-time position (3 days a week) with flexible working arrangements on offer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Training and Education: Design and deliver engaging, evidence-informed training on DFV, trauma-informed practice, grief and loss, mental health, and more.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strategic relationships across Anglicare, the community, and the Anglican diocese to ensure services are informed, skilled, and supported.
• Parish Engagement: Support Anglican parishes in recognising and responding to DFV and other issues impacting relational and community wellbeing.

Key Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Qualifications in Counselling, Social Work, Education, or Social Science (or equivalent experience).
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in developing and delivering family violence programs.
• Experience working with/within Anglican parishes is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of DFV and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to influence, lead change, and build capacity in others.
• Skilled in designing, delivering, and evaluating training initiatives.
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence and a willingness to drive between sites as required.
• Current WWCC, National Police Check, or willingness to obtain.

Benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals, and entertainment. 

• A staff rewards program that gives you discounts from over 400 retailers. 

• Fitness Passport with access to over 800 gyms Sydney-wide

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those impacted by domestic and family violence and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Anglicare – Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

Job Requirements

This role ensures our programs and services uphold best practice standards in responding to domestic and family violence (DFV).

Applications close on: 25/07/2025