This role is to join our Family and Domestic Violence team, working as an advocate for clients who have experienced or are experiencing Family and Domestic Violence. 

You will be responsible for risk assessment and safety planning along with identifying clients’ needs and providing support, information, and warm referrals. We deliver culturally sensitive advocacy to our clients, many from CALD communities. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying key risk factors using CRAMF 
• Constructing a safety plan in collaboration with the client to improve survivors’ and their family’s safety 
• Develop a case plan to provide advocacy and support to address issues relevant to individual client’s needs.
• Case manage referrals to other agencies, ensuring services provided assist the client in line with case plan
• Provide/facilitate clients’ access to vocational and personal skills development and other programs that develop effective living skills

About the opportunity 

This is a permanent Part-time position working 3 or 4 days per week based primarily from Northbridge office. This may expand to include Joondalup, and Mirrabooka.  

Womens Health & Family Services is an independent for purpose organisation that promotes the social model of health. Located across the wider Perth Metro we offer a wide range of services to women and their families. 

Our services are open to all Western Australian women and their families, with consideration made for the unique needs of Aboriginal, migrant and refugee families.   

Knowledge and Experience  

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in social work, community services, cultural studies, family studies, or related field 
• Knowledge of domestic violence issues, community development, outreach work, and cultural issues 
• Experience working with clients affected by Family and Domestic Violence  
• Experience working with CaLD communities and/or a clear understanding of issues facing CaLD women and children 
• Demonstrated ability to work within a Case Management model 
• Understanding of access and equity, social justice, and multiculturalism in Australia 
• Ability to exercise professional boundaries and maintain confidentiality and integrity with clients and across programs 
• Fluency in a language other than English (desirable) 

Additional requirements: 

• National Police Clearance 
• Working with Children Check 
• In line with Western Australian government Department of Health guidelines, certification of COVID-19 vaccination. 

Applications and Enquiries: 

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and a current Resume via the ‘Apply’ link on this page. 

We will be interviewing for this position from January 9th 2023.

For further information, including the position description please contact [email protected].  

It is the policy of WHFS that all employees undergo national criminal record screening. The cost associated with the screening is the responsibility of the employee.  

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on upholding the organisation’s vision and purpose. We celebrate and respect people’s differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. Applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD communities, disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds are encouraged to apply.