Intake Case Worker

A part-time opportunity to join our growing team within a holistic and trauma informed women's health centre.

22.5 hours per week.  SCHADS Level 5.1

We are seeking a female candidate to join our dedicated team of professionals.  The successful applicant will provide an assessment, referral and case work support for women seeking assistance from BMWHRC, with focus on those requesting counselling services.  They will liaise with other staff and provide client follow-up as required. Develop and utilise knowledge of local referral networks that exist in the Blue Mountains LGA.

BMWHRC considers being a women a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act.

Details

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Qualifications

Relevant tertiary level qualifications – in counselling, social work or similar relevant degree.

Essential Criteria

1. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with women in a therapeutic relationship.
2. Experience in assessment and referral processes.
3. Experience in case work management and support.
4. Knowledge of issues including domestic violence, sexual assault, child protection, intersectional feminism, and issues impacting Priority Populations, and how they impact on women’s and children’s health.
5. Experience in the delivery of trauma informed care.
6. Experience in contributing to individual and systemic advocacy relating to key issues impacting women’s mental health and well-being.
7. Experience in record keeping and documentation skills.
8. Ability and preparedness to work self-directed as well as part of a team.
9. Commitment to work within the philosophy of the BMWHRC women’s health centre (i.e., recognition of women’s right to self-determination, diversity and inclusivity).

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with young women.
• Experience and/or training in drug and alcohol and mental health.
• Experience in group planning and facilitation.
• Experience with working with women of different cultural backgrounds, ages, sexualities, and indigenous women.

How to Apply

All applicants must demonstrate the essential and desirable criteria to be considered for this job.

All applications are to be emailed to: manager@bmwhrc.org by COB 12th August 2025.

Blue Mountains Women's Health & Resource Centre

Our service is situated in Katoomba, in the heart of the Blue Mountains. We are an established women's health service with a 40-year history of providing holistic services in a feminist framework.