Domestic and Family Violence Practice Advisor & Trainer

Provide specialist domestic and family violence advice, develop practical resources and deliver engaging education that equips churches to respond safely, appropriately and compassionately to people impacted by domestic and family violence.......

Transform lives, every single day

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.

We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving society's most vulnerable for over 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for more than 40,000 people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we're extending our reach and impact even further.

As our Domestic and Family Violence Practice Advisor & Trainer, you'll help strengthen the capability of Anglican churches, ministers, volunteers and Anglicare teams to recognise, understand and respond safely to domestic and family violence.

Working within the Relationships & Wellbeing team, you'll combine specialist domestic and family violence expertise with engaging education and practical guidance to help churches build safer, more informed and compassionate communities.

Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful an d purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values—we live them.

Your opportunity

As our Domestic and Family Violence Practice Advisor & Trainer, you'll provide specialist domestic and family violence advice, develop practical resources and deliver engaging education that equips churches to respond safely, appropriately and compassionately to people impacted by domestic and family violence.

Working collaboratively with ministers, parish leaders, volunteers, Anglicare teams, Sydney Diocese stakeholders and community agencies, you'll strengthen understanding of trauma-informed practice, referral pathways, safeguarding responsibilities and role boundaries while building confidence across church communities.

With integrity and resilience, you will:

• Deliver engaging, trauma-informed domestic and family violence education across Anglican churches and ministry settings.
• Provide specialist domestic and family violence practice advice and guidance to ministers, parish leaders and volunteers.
• Develop practical resources that strengthen capability, confidence and safe responses across church communities.
• Build collaborative relationships with Anglicare teams, Sydney Diocese stakeholders and external community organisations.
• Promote evidence-informed practice, safeguarding principles and continuous improvement across all advisory and training activities.

What you'll bring

You are an experienced domestic and family violence practitioner and educator who is passionate about building safer communities through education, collaboration and capability development.

You communicate complex practice concepts with clarity, empathy and confidence, enabling others to respond safely and appropriately while maintaining strong professional boundaries. Most importantly, you'll share our organisational values of Integrity, Justice, Compassion and Excellence, embedding them in everything you do.

You will also need:

• Qualifications in Counselling, Social Work, Education, Social Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum three years' experience in domestic and family violence, trauma-informed practice, community education or related service delivery.
• Demonstrated experience delivering education, training or capability-building programs.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Current Working With Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

Ideally, you will also have:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with Anglican parishes, churches or other faith-based organisations.
• Strong understanding of coercive control and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent facilitation, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• The ability to translate complex practice knowledge into practical, accessible learning experiences.

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.

At Anglicare, you'll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that's ready for the future. You'll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Up to $15,900 tax-free through salary packaging.
• Up to $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
• Flexible working arrangements where suitable.
• Ongoing learning and professional development.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport.
• Staff rewards and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

We're many services, with one purpose, to meet people where they are and walk with them.

At Anglicare, we believe everyone is Made for Connection, with God, with each other, and with the places we call home. But sometimes, life unravels. That's where we step in, in Community and Mission, offering hope, support and presence.

From food relief to chaplaincy, crisis care to caring for the wellbeing of the elderly, every moment of connection matters. And it's not just what we do. It's how we do it: side-by-side, with compassion and care.

Whether you're supporting individuals experiencing hardship, strengthening local communities or equipping churches to respond safely to domestic and family violence, you'll be part of a team committed to creating lasting impact through compassion, expertise and service.

Are you ready for a career that means more?

To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply to this Job' button below, and submit your résumé together with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. All applicants will receive a response.

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Please note: A Working With Children Check, National Police Check and other pre-employment checks will be required for the successful applicant.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency résumés and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited résumés.

Applications close on: 05/08/2026
Expected start date: ASAP