We are only considering female identifying candidates for this position. The Hedland Women's Refuge has an exemption to gender equality requirements. This is a genuine occupational qualification exception under the EOC Act 1984 Section 27.
MacKillop Family Services is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and are preferred for this position.
Salary + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits.
About the role
This position is a 24/7 service and requires employees to be available for day, afternoon, active night, weekend and public holiday shifts.
The Family Support Worker provides collaborative and specialist support to women and children escaping family violence within a crisis and refuge setting. The worker will provide specialist family violence risk support, holistic, culturally safe, client‐led support across safety, independence, well‐being, housing, social inclusion, employment and work collaboratively with a range of services and stakeholders to support women and children reach their goals.
This is a Full‐Time/Part‐Time/Casual opportunity based in Port Hedland, WA within the Hedland Women's Refuge. The position reports to the Coordinator, Hedland Women's Refuge.
Key Selection Criteria
* A combination of study and/or experience in the area of community services or family and domestic violence, including Aboriginal people with lived and professional experience.
* A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and their families.
* Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff, and other stakeholders, as well as initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone.
* Knowledge of the impact of trauma and vulnerability in women and children who have experienced family violence.
* An understanding of cultural safety, attachment, trauma, and child development.
Benefits & Requirements
* Generous Salary Packaging (helps increase your take home pay)
* Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
* Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
* Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.
You must have a:
* Valid and current Driver's Licence;
* Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
* Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
* Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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