Family Safety Support Worker
Division: Child Protection and Family Support
Position No: 019594
Salary: Operational Officer Unqualified Stream Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 pa + Super - (DOC) CPCSA 2024
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Fremantle
Closing Date: :00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The Opportunity
As a Family Safety Support Worker you will be responsible for:
* Supporting the Family Safety Coordinator in the effective delivery of the Multi-Agency Case Management (MACM) process and, where required, convening and leading MACM meetings for individuals, couples and/or families identified as being at the highest risk of high harm from FDV who are open to the FSS.
* Assisting the Family Safety Coordinator, FDVRT members and District staff to develop community and family capacity to provide a safe environment for children and adult victim-survivors experiencing FDV.
* Providing a case management and coordination function, aligned to practice guidelines, for those open to FSS.
* Developing and providing community education and information that raises awareness of support services for families and communities that build on strengths and encourage growth and healing.
The Family Safety Support Worker works alongside the Family Safety Coordinator to provide intensive intervention, safety planning and support for individuals, couples and families (with or without children) who are considered at highest risk of high harm from FDV.
Family Safety Service (FSS) aim to improve victim-survivors and their children's safety, reduce the number of children coming into care, and help manage risks associated with the perpetrators use of violence.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Corey Simmons, Family Safety Coordinator on or via email on
There is currently 1 permanent position available for immediate filling.
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles.
Benefits
Working at the Department of Communities we offer a safe and healthy working environment, a range of benefits, including attractive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and learning and development opportunities in exchange for your skills, passion and commitment. To view the range of benefits that may be available click here.
Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job' button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
* A current resume/CV.
* A two [2] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
* A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
* An application form (for hard copy applications only).
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant via email on or
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
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Integrity and Honesty
The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.
Equity and Diversity
Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant via email on or on during business hours only.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
Attachments:
* Application Form
* Information for Applicants