A rewarding opportunity for a dedicated worker to join our mission to promote the safety of women and their children in the Riverland region.
The Role
Centacare partners with South Australia’s Office for Women to coordinate Safety Hubs in selected regional communities. The Limestone Coast Haven is based in Mount Gambier. Safety Hubs have been established to provide a single point of contact for women and their children to ensure they can access the supports they need, and that interventions and responses are timely and appropriate. Safety Hubs are designed to improve access for victim/survivors experiencing domestic, family and/or sexual violence in regional communities.
The Safety Hub Haven Community Partner will:
- Establish local networks and increase community awareness of Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence and the Haven
- Support volunteers with the facilitation of coordinated services and integrated pathways at a local level for women and their children experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence
- Assist the Women’s Information Service (WIS) Safety Hub Coordinator to deliver a Statewide approach for the Safety Hub program
- Embed the program into the community
This is a fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2025 (a subsequent fixed-term period may be offered subject to funding). This role initially starts as Part-Time (0.6 FTE) and will increase to Full-Time (1.0 FTE).
See attached Position Description for full details.
What you need to bring
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check. (previously known as ‘Child-Related Employment Screening Clearance’)
- Valid Australian Drivers Licence
Desirable
- Qualification and or extensive experience in Community Development is highly desirable
What’s in it for you
- SCHCADS Award 2010 SACS Level 5 $47.50 per hour + super
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Meal and entertainment card option available
- Opportunity to develop a community project that will make a difference to the lives of victims/survivors of DFV and SV
- Tight knit, supportive team and flexible work environment
- Experienced and supportive leadership
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
- Study leave for ongoing employees
- Health insurance discounts with Bupa
Who we are
Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.
To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services – Our Story
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Susie Smith, Regional Manager, on 08 8303 6653.
Applications close 5pm on Friday, 27 October 2023.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.
