Uniting Country SA is a not-for-profit social and community services organisation operating in country South Australia. We provide services to families, single adults and children, who are experiencing difficulties such as domestic violence, disability and mental health issues, financial distress, homelessness, and family breakdown in country SA. With more than 55 services provided from 27 sites, we strive to improve our local communities.
Headquartered in Port Pirie, we are fully committed to servicing the needs of country people. We are the local experts making a difference in your community. With over 100 years of experience servicing regional communities, Uniting Country SA is dedicated to Caring for Country People.
Join Us
By joining our team, you have an opportunity to improve the possibilities for vulnerable South Australians in country communities.
Working for us, you will be part of an organisation that values its people, provides exciting challenges and excellent rewards.
Compensation and Benefits
We ensure our staff are well supported, celebrated and compensated through:
- Competitive remuneration.
- Salary packaging, which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year, superannuation, leave loading and access to a fleet vehicle.
- An Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.
- Comprehensive induction and training, professional development and study leave.
- Flexible, family friendly environment.
Uniting Country SA values people who respect the diversity of our clients. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a child safe environment and a workplace which engages in inclusive practice with people irrespective of culture, ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. People who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people living with disability are encouraged to apply for any of our advertised vacancies.
Further information about Uniting Country SA can be obtained from www.ucsa.org.au [link removed]
Position Location: Port Augusta
Position Status: Full Time
Closing Date for Applications: 07th November 2022
The Domestic and Family Violence Service provides support to people who are at risk of, or are experiencing, domestic violence.
Working independently and as part of a team, you will support clients through the provision of professional high-quality case management, advocacy and counselling.
You will be facilitating the process of moving women and children experiencing, or at risk of, domestic violence toward independent and/or safe housing.
Please view the Position Description [link removed] [link removed]for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.
You will:
- Have a knowledge of the issues affecting domestic violence clients.
- Have the ability to establish positive, empowering relationships.
- Advocate for and with your clients, ensuring their needs are the focus.
- Be organised, plan to meet deadlines.
- Have a high level of communication skills, both written and verbal.
It is essential for you to have:
- Current Australian Drivers Licence.
- Relevant experience in Homelessness, Domestic/Family Violence or similar positions, in a paid or voluntary capacity.
It is desirable for you to have:
- Certificate IV (or above) in a Human Services related discipline.
A tertiary qualification in a Human Services related discipline (e.g. Social Work) will be highly regarded.
You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA sites or interstate as required.
Our process requires you to provide a Resume, Cover Letter and a statement addressing the Duties and Responsibilities contained within the Position Description. You will need to put this information in three (3) separate documents and upload each document.
Refer to the Uniting Country SA Guide to Applying for more information.
All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.
Please contact Julia Sanderson on 0429 189 637 for any questions concerning this position.
Please contact Donna Slade, Team Leader – People and Culture on 0419 222 915 for enquiries regarding the application process.