Job Description
The Keeping Women Safe in their Homes Project is a local, community-based initiative that raises awareness of family violence in the Katanning and surrounding communities. The Project focuses on case management, community engagement and capacity building strategies.
* Conduct intake and assessments to ensure immediate crisis needs are met.
* Conduct safety audits for outreach clients.
* Develop integrated, across-sector case management plans embedding a 'Safe and Together' approach.
* Support clients to make choices to enhance their safety and wellbeing, prevent homelessness, increase self-reliance and build capacity to live independently.
This is a part-time (0.6 FTE), maximum term position until 30 June 2027.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:
* Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Social work, Social sciences, Community services) or demonstrated equivalent competency in a related field.
* Knowledge of domestic and family violence issues affecting both women and children, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse and Indigenous backgrounds.
* Proven ability to provide high quality casework support and complex case management.
* Demonstrated knowledge of government and community agencies and resources that assist families, benefits available housing and relevant legal issues.
* Well‐developed interpersonal and communication skills, including advocacy and negotiation skills.
* Proficiency in using Microsoft applications, document management systems, financial systems, Outlook, Word, and familiarity with databases.
Must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, ability to obtain a WA Working with Children Check, and a WA Drivers Licence.
A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.
Benefits
* $86,950 annual salary (prorated)
* 12 % superannuation
* Generous tax‐free salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum
* 3 days additional leave over Christmas period
* Flexible, family‐friendly working conditions
EEO Statements
Child Safe: Anglicare WA is an organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.
Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.
For further information please contact Sharon Bielby, Coordinator FDV Services, 0491 778 095 or sharon.bielby@anglicarewa.org.au.
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