Are you passionate about community and improving the lives of people in the Pilbara. This is an exciting new opportunity to join our Family and Domestic Violence team in partnership with Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation (RRKAC) - it is a part-time role (0.4FTE or 15.2 hours per week) working from our Karratha office and is a maximum term contract for 2 years.

About Us

Pilbara Community Legal Service Inc. (PCLS) is a non-profit, government-funded, community organisation that provides free, accessible, equitable, responsible, and culturally appropriate advice, support and advocacy to the people of the Pilbara.

We offer a range of services including:

• Legal Services
• Financial Counselling
• Tenant Advice and Education Service
• Housing Support
• Domestic Violence Advocacy & Support
• Redress Services
• Community Migrant Services

We have regional offices in Karratha, Roebourne, South Hedland, and Newman.

About the Job

A culturally secure Family and Domestic Violence prevention and early intervention program for Aboriginal parents with children aged 0-5 or expecting parents. This strengths-based initiative provides specialist case management, referrals, information, education and advocacy. Delivered in partnership with Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation (RRKAC), the program ensures community-led, culturally responsive support tailored to the needs of individuals, families and the community.

Why Work for us

• Purposeful work - improving the lives of vulnerable people
• Focused on wellbeing, belonging, and positive culture
• Committed to embedding inclusion, diversity and equity practices
• Fortnightly coaching sessions, frequent training and development opportunities & career development
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Remote Allowances
• Additional superannuation

Position duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Team Leader, Family and Domestic Violence, you will:

• Supervise, motivate and coach
• Event management
• Collaborate and partner with PCLS and RRKAC relevant team members
• Coordinate and track project tasks
• Provide human resources functions with the support from People and Culture team
• Identify training needs for your team members
• Coordinate resources
• Data Collection and reporting
• Meet compliance and safety standards

Essential Selection Criteria

• Diploma in Social Work (minimum) or related field, and significant and/or experience in the Community Services, Mental Health, Youth Work or other relevant sector
• Knowledge of domestic and family violence issues affecting families including those from culturally and linguistically diverse and Indigenous backgrounds
• Proven ability to provide casework support
• Knowledge of issues impacting people who face multiple disadvantages including domestic and family violence, drug and alcohol dependency, mental health concerns, abuse, neglect, homelessness and involvement in the justice system
• Proven ability to coordinate a project and people
• Ensure the values of the organisation are upheld and contribute positively to the culture of the organisation
• Ensure a safe working environment and ensure reasonable self-care and care of others
• Ability to travel across the Pilbara including overnight stays

How to apply

1. Please click on the “Quick Apply” button
2. Attach your CV/resume
3. Attach a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria

Applications close midnight (WST) Friday 6 June 2025.

PCLS reserves the right to fill this position prior to the closing date should we identify a suitable candidate.

Eligibility Requirements

• Working rights within Australia

• Current C class Drivers Licence

• Current National Police Clearance

• Current Working with Children Check

• Full COVID 19 Vaccinations

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Statement

PCLS is passionate about embracing diversity and creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. PCLS encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation to apply. We are a child safe organisation.