Safety and Wellbeing Caseworker – Legal Aid Northern Territory – Darwin NT

The Safety and Wellbeing Caseworker (SWC) will deliver client-focused crisis support and short- to medium-term case management for individuals affected by domestic and family violence. Key responsibilities include creating case plans, conducting risk assessments, implementing safety strategies, and linking clients with appropriate resources and services to address their immediate and longer-term needs. The successful candidate will collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners, provide secondary consultations to enhance practice responses, and ensure services are inclusive and culturally appropriate. Additional duties include providing outreach support, advocating for clients, participating in stakeholder meetings, and contributing to policy development and community education programs.

How to apply

You can find the duty statement, including selection criteria on the DVLS website, under the “get involved” and “employment” tabs at www.dvls.nt.gov.au

To be considered for this position, applicants must attach a current resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria.
Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@legalaid.nt.gov.au by 4pm Thursday, 12 December 2024.

DVLS recognises the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of a diverse workforce. We encourage you to indicate within your application to which diversity group you belong to.