• Full time (37.5 hours per week) parental leave contract to 31/12/2025
• Based in Kununurra
• Additional leave and location allowances

Reach further with us!

As the Coordinator FDV Coordinated Response Service, you will provide a person-centred, trauma informed, comprehensive and coordinated response to individuals and families impacted by family and domestic violence.

You will work in partnership with the Department of Communities (Child Protection and Family Support) and WA Police, improving the safety of child and adult victims of family and domestic violence. You will participate in the joint triage of FDV incident reports, provide risk assessments and culturally appropriate and secure responses to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities, deliver face-to-face outreach to adult and child victims and advocate with and on behalf of clients with a strength based and child inclusive approach.

This is a full-time parental leave contract starting finishing 31 December 2025, based in Kununurra.

What you bring

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Counselling or in a related discipline (an exemption to this may apply to applicants who have demonstrated equivalent knowledge of and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or who are Aboriginal)
• Experience in assessing and managing risk and counselling clients affected by FDV
• Skills to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, especially Aboriginal people, including ability to communicate sensitively and effectively
• Knowledge of current theories, practice and literature in the area of FDV, including an understanding of the impact of inter-generational trauma and ‘Best Practice’ models of intervention for FDV
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and communities, history and context, including knowledge of local community infrastructure and networks

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, WA Working with Children Card and a WA Drivers Licence.

Impact and benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the Kimberley.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

• $105,696full time salary (includes 10% remote allowance) + 11.5% superannuation.
• Generous weekly rent subsidy of $300/week (T & C’s apply)
• Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 annually
• 3 days of additional leave over the Christmas festive period

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.

But don't take our word for it! Here is what our people think:

• “Anglicare WA has a culture which celebrates people, the communities we work for and works in innovative ways with leadership who are connected with the work, everyone feels comfortable to be their unique selves here.”
• “Anglicare WA is really great at living and breathing our values everyday across the organisation, celebrating the diversity within our workforce, doing things differently, constantly trying to break down barriers for clients and families, making new employees feel welcome, great communication!”
• “Anglicare WA supports flexible working (incl WFH). As a single parent my leaders have always been approachable and understanding. I really appreciate being part of an organisation that respects my responsibilities as a parent.”

Apply Now!

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts.

For further information please contact EmmaVenables, Service Manager at [email protected].

Shortlisting will commence immediately. If this role sounds like you apply now!

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.