Family & Domestic Violence Liaison Officer
Family & Domestic Violence Liaison Officer Apply locations Pilbara Region, WA
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: January 4, 2025 (25 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR103216
Make a meaningful difference for those affected by domestic violence—provide high-quality case management services and help create safer futures! $87,138 + super + not for profit salary packaging benefits Permanent Full Time Contract Location: Ngarluma (Karratha) WA 6714 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 The Pilbara Family & Domestic Violence Coordinated Response Service (CRS) assists victims of family and domestic violence following police attendance at an incident that results in a domestic violence incident report (DVIR). The CRS collaborates with the Western Australian Police, Child Protection and Family Support, and the Department of Corrective Services to offer critical support to individuals at high risk of violence, helping them build a life free from further abuse. Operating in the Pilbara and Geraldton regions, CRS partners with various lead agencies within the family and domestic violence service system.
Based in Karratha, this role involves working closely with police and child protection to triage domestic violence incident reports, identify and support victims and children at high risk. The position requires providing assessments, information, referrals, and case coordination, including safety planning, to ensure the safety, stability, and wellbeing of vulnerable victims and their children.
This is a 7-day-a-week service, requiring weekend coverage as part of a three-week rotating roster.
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. Respond to urgent client safety needs. Participate in a range of interagency meetings, steering committees, and other forums to share information and best practices 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 substantial background in the child, youth & family and/or FDV sectors, you will be confident in your case management and trauma informed assessment processes. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated work experience working within the Family and Domestic Violence sector. Strong understanding of the 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 and organisational skills. A person-centred approach with the 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.
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Your Benefits Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support. 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, click 'apply' and send your application today!
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Apply quickly to be considered for this truly important and life changing position. Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period. About Us Since 1859, we've been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact.
Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration.
We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services.
Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more.
Mission Australia believes a person's circumstances shouldn't define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential.
That's why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves.
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