Manager, Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence training Unit

Manager Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Training Unit

Location – Eastwood, Corrective Services Academy

Employment type – Temporary, Full Time (up to 2 years)

Salary – Clerk 11/12 - $154,231 to $178,369 (plus employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading)

Your role

This role is responsible for leading and improving Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) training across the organisation. The aim is to ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to DFSV issues, while making sure training aligns with government requirements, organisational priorities and industry best practice.

The position leads the DFSV Training Unit, manages staff and resources, and helps build a workforce that can better prevent and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence.

What you’ll do

• Develop and lead the organisation's overall DFSV training strategy and learning programs.
• Work closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders to identify training needs and improve workforce capability.
• Create and implement training frameworks, policies and initiatives that strengthen staff knowledge and practice.
• Manage the DFSV Training Unit, including staff, budgets and resources.
• Monitor and evaluate training programs to ensure they are effective and delivering positive outcomes.
• Provide expert advice on DFSV issues, including risk management, behaviour change and best-practice responses.
• Ensure training programs meet all relevant quality and compliance requirements, including RTO and VET standards.
• Support, coach and mentor team members to build a skilled, collaborative and high-performing team.
• Lead DFSV training initiatives in a complex environment where priorities, resources and organisational needs may change.
• Drive organisational and cultural change by embedding evidence-based DFSV practices across the workforce.
• Keep training programs current and effective by responding to new research, sector developments, legislation and stakeholder needs.

What we’re looking for

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or its successor) or a willingness to obtain within 6 months of appointment to the position.

Relevant vocational qualifications and experience in delivering operational training.

Must be able to work within and travel across NSW to deliver training programs and provide support to operational locations, as this is a state-wide role.

Current NSW Drivers licence and willingness to travel while performing the role.

Extensive knowledge of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence risk management principles, contemporary practice approaches and behaviour change concepts that contribute to safer communities and improved organisational responses.

Demonstrated leadership, staff supervision, coaching and mentoring skills, with experience developing team capability and fostering a high-performing and respectful workplace culture.

Demonstrated experience leading the design, implementation and evaluation of strategic learning and capability initiatives within a complex organisation.

Demonstrated cultural competence and experience applying inclusive practices, stakeholder engagement and evidence-based approaches to support organisational capability development.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

Download the role description.

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What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close 3rd November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Ashan Ponniah via email - [email protected]

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Rachel Urquhart-Secord on 02 9354 1624 or via [email protected]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visitInclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Priority will be given to filling the position in Eastwood.
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