Domestic and Family Violence Bail Coordinator

Domestic And Family Violence Bail Coordinator

               Location – Hybrid

             Employment type – Temporary, Full-time up to 4 years

             Salary - $110,266 - $122,058 pa plus superannuation and employer’s contribution to leave loading

Your role

As the Domestic and Family Violence bail Coordinator, you will manage the coordination of custodial releases and police bail matters, as well as working alongside Community Corrections staff to assess suitability and eligibility for the Domestic Violence Electronic Monitoring Program (DVEM). This dual focus role supports safe and timely releases from custody and ensures appropriate monitoring of high-risk individuals. It is a unique opportunity to work in the domestic and family violence space, contribute to community safety, and be part of the innovative, multi-agency approach. The role offers meaningful, people-focused work, professional growth, and the chance to shape an evolving area of justice practice.

What you’ll do

As part of the Domestic and Family Violence Bail team, you will be responsible for two key business functions. The first is coordinating the timely release of individuals accused of domestic violence offences who are eligible for bail with electronic monitoring. This requires urgent, collaborative engagement with multiple stakeholders including police and domestic violence support services. The second involves managing the successful maintenance of the Domestic Violence Electronic Monitoring (DVEM) portfolio, collaborating with Community Corrections officers to guide eligibility and suitability, while leading coordination of outcomes and equipment.

This is a stakeholder heavy role, where relationship-building, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential. You will work closely with a small, supportive team – including a Senior DV Bail Coordinator and an Administration Assistant, in a hybrid, remote environment. You will be expected to work from your local Community Corrections office at least 50% of the month.

As this is a developing, high priority area of the department, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to project work, support innovative service design alongside the senior DV Bail Coordinator and engage with senior executives. Yor insights will assist shape the future of domestic violence bail processes within Corrective Services NSW.

What we’re looking for

Stakeholder engagement - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners, to support collaborative outcomes in a sensitive and high-stakes environment.

Communication - Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complez information clearly, adapt messaging for different audiences, and navigate challening conversations with professionalism and empathy.

Technology - Confident using digital tools and case management systems to support daily operations, maintain accurate records, and contribute to reporting, data analysis and streamlined service delivery.

Agility and urgency - proven capacity to think critically, adapt quickly to emerging issues, and response with sound judgement and urgency in fast paced or high-pressure situations.

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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

Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce reoffending and create safer communities. We house remand and sentenced inmates in correctional centres and supervise offenders serving orders in the community.

CSNSW provides reports and advice to courts and releasing/parole authorities and assesses offenders in the community and in custody for relevant interventions to reduce their risks of reoffending. CSNSW works in partnership with other government and non-government justice and human services agencies to support victims, facilitate restorative justice and promote reintegration.

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 an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

• Targeted Question 1

Describe a time you coordinated a high-risk or time-sensitive case involving multiple stakeholders. What strategies did you use to ensure timely and effective communication, and what was the outcome?

• Targeted Question 2

The role requires balances urgency with sound -decision making in a dynamic environment. How do you approach high-pressure situations, and what systems or practices help you stay agile and responsive?

Applications close Thursday,17 April 2025 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 Stela Ilijevska mob) 0407 765 565 or email) stela.ilijevska@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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 Pologa Mase on 0467 051 326 or via Pologa.Mase@dcj.nsw.gov.au.  

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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.

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