Youth Domestic and Family Violence (Locum) Worker

Would you like to be part of Zig Zag’s work alongside young women, trans and gender diverse young people who are experiencing housing injustice and violence?

Are you inspired to work in a values-led organisation that is committed to intersectional feminism, justice doing, and collaborative practice?

Zig Zag are now recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Youth Domestic and Family Violence (Locum) Worker to join our Intake Support Program from December 2026 to 23 July 2027. This is a fixed term contract for 48 hours / fortnight and is remunerated at a SCHADS Award Level 5 with salary sacrifice available.

Employee Benefits

Zig Zag is a highly regarded organisation that is committed to a safe and supportive work culture that promotes best practice. Zig Zag offers employees above Award employment conditions that include:

• Flexible work arrangements to support work / life balance

• Additional 2 weeks annual leave to support worker health and wellbeing

• Additional personal / carer’s leave to support working families

• Additional long service leave accrual

• Generous provisions for professional development, training and external supervision 

• Access to free confidential support, counselling, financial counselling and coaching services through an Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Details

The Youth Domestic and Family Violence Response (Locum) Worker is responsible for supporting the development of collaborative, coordinated responses to young women, trans and gender diverse young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who are impacted by domestic and family violence (DFV) and sexual violence (SV). This position will work collaboratively across all Programs and service sites at Zig Zag to respond to DFV experiences and will work closely with specialist DFV services to assess risk, safety plan and provide coordinated responses to young people experiencing DFV and SV. This position will develop effective referral pathways and ensure culturally appropriate youth service responses to young people impacted by DFV and SV through the development and delivery of professional training and education to workers within the community services and Government service sectors in responding to the specific needs of young people experiencing DFV and SV. 

Zig Zag employs women, trans and gender diverse applicants only. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor degree qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology, Behavioural Science, or relevant work experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the provision of specialist support to young people impacted by sexual violence, domestic and family violence, and/or homelessness.

• A clearly defined practice framework that incorporates intersectional feminist and social justice perspectives. 

• Current ‘C’ class driver’s license.

• Possession of a current Working with Children Blue Card.

Applications must include: 

1. Copy of your CV / Resume

2. Name and contact details for two professional referees, preferably one being from your most recent employer

3. Short Cover Letter that addresses the following: 

• What interests you about this position and working at Zig Zag? 

• What relevant knowledge, skills and experience would you bring to this position?  

• Please briefly describe your practice framework and what approaches you use for engaging and working alongside young people who have experienced violence and homelessness. 

• How do you incorporate intersectional feminist and social justice principles within your practice?

Closing date for applications for this position is 9am Monday 26 October 2026. Please submit your application to the CEO by email [email protected]  

Please visit our website at https://zigzag.org.au/about/employment-opportunities/  for further details. 

For more information about the position please contact Stephanie (CEO) email [email protected] or Kirsty (Team Leader Intake Support Program) email [email protected]