Career Opportunities within Nova
DFV Case Worker
Fixed Term Contract ending June 2026
- above Award salary and conditions;
- 9 day per fortnight working pattern;
- weekly wellbeing hour;
- ongoing professional development opportunities;
- thank you days;
- salary packaging benefits; and
- Employee Assistance Program
About the role
Case Workers work with the clients of the service focusing on the issues surrounding and impacting on homelessness and other issues that may present.
Case Workers report directly to the Team Leader and work closely with the Operations Manager and Practice Leader to deliver outcomes.
We are seeking someone with:
- Experience providing high-quality, holistic and woman focused case management
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Experience and understanding of domestic violence with families and relationships.
- Experience working with vulnerable woman and children and maintain strong skills in the assessment of risk and safety.
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Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
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Ability to work from Nova sites located in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
- Participate in the on-call roster as required from time to time.
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A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology and/or related behavioural sciences, or equivalent experience.
- National Police Check.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
- Working With Children Check
- COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment in accordance with Nova's COVID-19 Management Plan.
Genuine Occupation Qualifications
Being female is a genuine occupational qualification as per section 31(2) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
How to apply:
You can request an information pack by emailing nova@novawomen.org.au including Case Worker – in the subject line.
Applications can be submitted by emailing nova@novawomen.org.au including Case Worker Application in the subject line.
Applications must include:
- Cover letter addressing the General Position Requirements
- CV
Applications via SEEK will not be accepted.
Apply now. We are interviewing as applications are received.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Confidential enquiries can be made to Nova on (02) 4023 5620.
Children and Young Persons Case Worker
Fixed Term Contract ending June 2026
- above Award salary and conditions;
- 9 day per fortnight working pattern;
- part time working patterns;
- weekly wellbeing hour;
- ongoing professional development opportunities;
- thank you days;
- salary packaging benefits; and
- Employee Assistance Program
About the role
The Children and Young Persons Case Worker will provide direct services to children and young people between ages 0-17 that are trauma-informed, family-centred, and culturally appropriate. Additionally, they will support children, young people, and their families to access mainstream and specialist services that will promote improved housing, safety, and wellbeing outcomes.
The Children and Young Persons Case Worker will also work closely with Nova’s Operation Manager and Practice Leader on initiatives such as training, consultation, coaching, and shared case management to build capacity across the organization in the work we do with children and young people.
We are seeking someone with:
- At least five (5) years’ demonstrated experience providing high-quality, holistic and woman focused case management.
- Experience and understanding of domestic violence with families and relationships.
- Experience in working with children and young people with emotional, behaviour or mental health difficulties.
- Experience working with vulnerable woman and children and maintain strong skills in the assessment of risk and safety.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Capacity to provide mentoring to less experienced workers, and to act up as a Team Leader when required.
- Ability to work from Nova sites located in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
- Participate in the on-call roster as required from time to time.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology and/or related behavioural sciences.
- National Police Check.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
- Working With Children Check
COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment in accordance with Nova's COVID-19 Management Plan.
Genuine Occupation Qualifications
Being female is a genuine occupational qualification as per section 31(2) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
How to apply:
You must request an information pack by emailing nova@novawomen.org.au with Children and Young Persons Case Worker – in the subject line.
Applications can be submitted by emailing nova@novawomen.org.au including Children and Young Persons Case Worker Application in the subject line.
Applications must include:
- CV
- Cover Letter addressing the General Position Requirements
Confidential, informal enquiries can be made to Nova on Ph: 02 4023 5620 or by emailing nova@novawomen.org.au.
Applications via SEEK will not be accepted.
Apply now. We are interviewing as applications are received.
Finance Manager
The Role: As the Finance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial management of this impactful organisation. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Financial reporting and board reporting
- Managing month-end processes
- Supporting financial decision-making alongside the CEO
- Overseeing business operations like insurance, fleet and IT
- Identifying and implementing process improvements and streamlining financial operations to enhance efficiency
- Part-Time: 3 days per week
- Location: Newcastle CBD
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (flexibility offered)
- CPA or CA qualified
- Previous experience as a Finance Manager or in a similar role
- Not-for-profit experience is desirable but not essential
- A warm, compassionate individual who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment
- The role is designated for a female under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act
For further information or a confidential chat about the role, please get in touch with Monica Walmsley on 0492 300 464.
Operations Manager
About the opportunity
Nova for Women and Children (Nova) supports women and children in Lake Macquarie and Newcastle who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or escaping domestic or family violence. Currently, the organisation operates across 5 locations across the local government areas they support.
As the Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a small but dynamic multi-site community service organisation. Your leadership will ensure that everything runs smoothly, allowing the caseworkers to focus on delivering the best support possible to women and children.
Working collaboratively with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team you will undertake strategic and organisational planning to ensure a high quality and sustainable service.
Key priorities include:
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Effectively empower, lead and mentor Team Leaders through regular supervision sessions, feedback, coaching and support.
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Overall responsibility for the management of human resources, including the recruitment and retention of staff, workplace planning, leave approval, training and development and performance management.
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Assist the CEO in ensuring that Nova complies with all relevant legal requirements and requirements of funding bodies, including compliance with the Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) Minimum Standards.
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Provide input to the financial and administrative management of the service including the development and management of budgets and board reporting.
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In conjunction with the CEO, represent Nova and maintain a network of partnerships with relevant community services, agencies, other services and organisations for the benefit of Nova and its clients.
About you
We’re seeking a confident and progressive leader with experience in a community service organisation, ideally within the domestic violence or homelessness sector. Your leadership style should reflect Nova’s values, with a strong commitment to social justice. You will be recognised for your innovative, resilient, and collaborative approach.
Additional qualities and experience we are seeking include:
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A minimum 3 years’ experience in effectively managing supported accommodation service/s, SHS, domestic violence, or related service.
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Demonstrated advanced skills in leadership and mentoring staff across multiple sites and disciplines, with a collaborative management style.
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Experience working with vulnerable women and children and an understanding of complex domestic violence with families and relationships.
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A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology and/or related behavioural sciences, or equivalent experience.
The role is designated for a female under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act. Please note it is a requirement to hold a current NSW Driver’s Licence, Working With Children Check and National Police check.
How to apply
To access a copy of the Success Profile Pack including a detailed position description, click here.
To learn more about key responsibilities, company culture and associated benefits of this opportunity, please contact Chelsea Farrar on 02 4927 2027 chelseaf@peoplefusion.com.au for a confidential discussion.