WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The Salvation Army Australia’s Family Violence Stream provides a wide range of Specialist Family Violence Services around the country to support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence, modern slavery, trafficking and forced marriage. We offer refuge, children’s and parenting services, counselling, support, men’s programs, accommodation, group work and advice to women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced family violence, modern slavery, trafficking and forced marriage.

THE LEADERSHIP YOU WILL BRING

You will be responsible for the operational leadership of family violence refuge accommodation and associated programs/ services to support the journey to recovery for victim survivors experiencing or escaping family violence presenting in Karratha.

Your role will be instrumental in providing operational leadership; incorporating knowledge and understanding of internal practices, policies, and guidelines, including Specialist family violence case management, outreach and afterhours response services ensuring child focused, strength based and trauma informed service practices.

This is a full-time max-term position until July 2023 based in Karratha.

THE ROLE YOU COULD PLAY

• Family Violence service management including oversight over a range of internal practices, policies and guidelines, incl. case management and outreach services
• Provide high level professional leadership to the workforce and observe best practice management standards as required of The Salvation Army at all level in service provision
• Programmatic management including oversight of quality and compliance to ensure accreditation standards are met
• Provide advocacy to support the needs of people seeking services from The Salvation Army and best practice service delivery; including sourcing and attracting grants and tenders to enhance service provision
• Build and maintain relationships with Departmental representatives and community sector partnerships ensuring that where appropriate formal agreements exist and that representation at meetings is robust and cooperative
• Deliver an effective high-quality family violence service with ability to demonstrate that interventions make a difference to the lives of women and children post family violence
• Provide Line management and supervision of Family Violence case workers
• Reflective practices are implemented for the team and contribute to improved outcomes for clients
• Develop the capability of the team through coaching and training
• Monitor and contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of the team
• Recruitment of staff in conjunction with Family Violence State Manager
• Performance or conduct issues are addressed with assistance from the Family Violence State Manager as required

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Degree qualification in Social Work or related field and demonstrated experience
• Experience in the family violence sector and managing or coordinating residential care settings
• Experience in managing and overseeing case management and outreach support services
• Well-developed liaison and communication skills, including the ability to consult and negotiate with relevant agencies in the service sector and the public
• Demonstrated experience in effectively dealing with the impact of trauma
• A valid Employee Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
• A WA Drivers Licence
• A willingness to undergo a National Police Check

YOUR LIFE AT THE SALVOS

• Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity

• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Start your career with The Salvation Army today!

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.