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 nurture and support 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.
We are happy to announce an opportunity for a Domestic & Family Violence Advocate to join us in our ongoing work to achieve this vision.
THE ROLE
The Domestic & Family Violence – Perpetrator Response Program (DFV-PRP) is an integrated accommodation and support program for perpetrators providing alternatives to removing women and children from their home by offering perpetrators an intensive residential therapeutic program.
Independent support for protected persons is a vital component and protection for those at risk of abuse. The Women's Advocate will provide casework services to the protected person(s) and their children, affected by domestic and family violence whose partners (or former partners) are involved in the DFV-PRP.
The Women's Advocate will predominantly provide a phone-based service with a strong focus on safety management and the provision of support to the Protected Persons. The DFV Advocate has a key role in providing the protected person's perspective as part of the ongoing risk management process with the men accessing the OARS DFV-PRP.
An opportunity to join the program as a Domestic & Family Violence Advocate, part time basis (0.6 FTE), on a fixed term contract to 5 March 2027.
About You
To be considered for this position you will have significant knowledge and experience in the provision of services to women and children affected by domestic and family violence.
* Hold or be studying towards a degree level qualification in Social Work or hold a tertiary degree in a related discipline with commensurate experience with the position.
* Significant knowledge and experience in the provision of case management responses and casework intervention.
* Understanding of risk assessments and safety management planning.
* Sound Knowledge and experience in crisis intervention.
* Significant knowledge of the particular needs of women and children affected by domestic and/or family violence and experience working in crisis, domestic violence or related setting.
* Strong interpersonal skills, high empathy, and able to support clients of diverse backgrounds;
* Demonstrated ability to plan and manage complex caseloads;
* Experience in managing electronic client records, and strong attention to detail;
* A current full driver's 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 $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
* 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
A full position description can be found HERE
Applications should include your resume and a cover letter,
addressing
the person specification within the position description.
Inquires can be emailed to
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 1 February 2026
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 or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skill 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)
Our Objectives
Embed the voices of women and their children at all levels of WSSSA's organisation and services
Acknowledge, respect and reflect the diversity of women and their children
Build and support a sustainable workforce
Develop and strengthen intentional and effective networks and partnerships
Strengthen WSSSA sustainability through improved governance, structure and systems