Make a meaningful difference for those affected by domestic violence by providing high-quality case management services. $69,710 + super + not for profit salary packaging benefits + Pilbara remote benefits Permanent Part Time Contract 30.4 hrs - real work/life balance with just 4 days a week! Location: South Hedland WA 6722 Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference. Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.
Your Opportunity Looking to make a real impact? Join our passionate team at the Pilbara Family & Domestic Violence Coordinated Response Service (CRS) and be at the frontline of change!
Based in South Hedland, you'll work hand-in-hand with the Western Australian Police, Child Protection, and the Department of Corrective Services to protect and support victims of family and domestic violence.
This is your chance to be a lifeline for individuals and families at high risk, triaging domestic violence reports, coordinating safety plans, and offering vital support to help rebuild lives free from abuse. Every day brings new challenges, but also the reward of knowing you're making a difference in remote communities across the Pilbara and Geraldton regions.
If you're ready for a role where no two days are the same and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the opportunity for you!
As this essential service operates 7 days a week, you'll be part of a team covering weekends and public holidays on a rotating roster.
Step up, make a difference, and help us create safer futures!
Your Key Responsibilities Respond to referrals from WA Police in a coordinated way with Police and Child Protective Services and ensure that all documentation is completed in a timely manner. Conduct risk assessments and safety planning using the Common Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework to determine risks. Responding to urgent client safety needs. Participate in a range of interagency meetings, steering committees, and other forums to share information and best practice and highlight the needs of families in the community. Adhere to all relevant internal and external policy and procedures, statutory and contractual requirements including client confidentiality, duty of care and OHS. Develop quality relationships with a range of key stakeholders and partners including community organisations and other health professionals to allow for the effective provision of support and information to clients. Requirements for Success With a significant background in the child, youth & family and/or FDV sectors, you will be confident in your case management and assessment processes. Other requirements include:
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated work experience working within the Family and Domestic Violence sector. Strong understanding of Domestic and Family Violence sector, including current legislation and the WA Strategic Plan for Family and Domestic Violence, Child Protection, and the requirements of the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act, and other key legislative reforms. Demonstrated experience in engaging and working therapeutically with women and children in a variety of settings including refuges. Exceptional time management & organisational skills. Person-centred approach with ability to meet people where they are at. Ability to work weekends and public holidays as required on a rostered basis. Full driver licence with no restrictions. Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our Culture Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email .
Your Benefits To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need. Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax. Free external, confidential counselling. Volunteering opportunities. Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave. Pilbara Remote Benefits include:
Additional $1,000 each year to assist with cost of living in a remote area. 5 weeks Annual leave. Access to up to 5 additional days Personal/Carers leave each year. Rental Assistance of up to $200 per week. Relocation allowance of $1,500 to assist in moving to the area. How To Apply To be considered for this opportunity, send your application today!
Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period. Be quick to apply for this truly important and difference-making role.
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