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 - it is a part-time role (0.6FTE or 45.6 hours per fortnight) working from our Roebourne 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

The Family and Domestic Violence Advocate Program is a community-based initiative that aims to raise awareness of family violence in the Pilbara region. The Program focuses on case management, community engagement and capacity building strategies. This is a newly created role for our Roebourne office.

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:

• Assist with intake and assessment to ensure priority needs are met

• Promote safety through the development of a safety plan and provide information, education and resources to clients

• Work alongside solicitors, and other support workers, as well as independently, to implement and follow up on case plan actions

• Actively refer to internal and external support services, demonstrating a positive working relationship with agencies and government services

• Advocate for victims and their families to promote access to services

• Provision of court support including assisting with family violence restraining order applications and court dates

• Maintain accurate records of cases, client interactions and outcomes

• Provide administration support to Team Leader, assisting with internal and external reporting requirements

• Promote the services and resources available to clients through outreach efforts, workshops and public presentations

Essential Criteria

• Certificate IV (minimum) and/or experience in Community Services, Mental Health, Youth Work or other relevant field
• 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
• An understanding of the complexities of Family and Domestic Violence
• 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 11 April 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.

For more information please contact: Sara Makeham (Team Leader, Family and Domestic Violence) on 08 9185 5899 or [email protected]