An exciting new opportunity for an experienced, community focused worker
Women's Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is a leading provider of support services for women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. Our staff have passion courage and resilience that nurtures and supports life-changing outcomes for clients. Our organisation envisions a future where women and their children live safely and thrive in communities free from all forms of violence.
THE ROLE
The Northern Hub is a collaborative partnership between WSSSA, SA Police and a range of other key service providers.
The Early Intervention Community Outreach Worker will work with individuals, communities and stakeholders to establish and promote early intervention pathways for victim-survivors. The position will coordinate community development activities, events and projects and will be responsible for facilitating discussions and engagement within the community that aim to increase community awareness of DFV and support people experiencing DFV in those communities
This newly created position gives an opportunity working full time (1 FTE) on a fixed term contract to 30 June 2027, based at our Northern suburbs site.
Position Description can be found HERE
ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have had experience with individuals and communities to establish and promote early intervention pathways for victim-survivors of domestic & family violence. To succeed in this rewarding role you will also need:.
* A degree or diploma in Social work, Social Studies, Community Services and /or experience commensurate with the position.
* Experience in working with people who have experienced domestic/family violence;
* Excellent knowledge of theoretical approaches and practice foundations applicable when working with people experiencing domestic and Aboriginal family violence;
* Experience in the development of community -based programs;
* Knowledge of community co-design principles and strong ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders and community leaders;
* Experience developing community driven and responsive activities, events and projects;
* A current full drivers licence, and be eligible for, or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.
WHY CHOOSE WOMEN'S SAFETY SERVICES SA?
We are proud to offer the following benefits to our valued staff:
* Level 5, Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Award: Hourly rate of $51.68
* Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements: Including
• 5 Wellbeing days
• On-Call leave
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Domestic & Family Violence Leave
• First Nations Ceremonial, and Cultural leave
* Salary Packaging Options: up to $15,900 tax free and other incentives available
* Commitment to work life balance: flexible hours/ ways of working
* Career Development Opportunities: promotion opportunities, on the job and in-house training.
* Women's led organisation: client-centered, strengths based, diverse, trauma-informed, supportive and responsive
* Specialist Trauma-informed Employee Assistance Program
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must include your resume and a cover letter, addressing the person specification within the position description.
Inquires can be emailed to
Applications will be reviewed as received and the position closed earlier should a suitable candidate be found.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 14 December 2025
WSSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building our strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds, those with disability, and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged apply.
Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the essential qualification will be entitled to apply for any roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within Women's Safety Services SA (WSSSA).