Join the Breathing Space team - the dedicated Men’s Behaviour Change program striving to foster safer environments for women, children, and men across Western Australia. Become part of something truly impactful.

The Role:

We are currently seeking a passionate Family Safety Advocate to join the Breathing Space team.

The Family Safety Advocate ensures the safety and support of those affected by an intimate partner or family violence. This role involves building respectful relationships with clients, including women, children, and families, to ensure their safety and connect them with appropriate services.

As part of the Breathing Space team, the advocate works with perpetrator case managers to enhance victim-survivor safety.

This position is a permanent full-time role, with a workload of 76 hours per fortnight. The role is based in Maylands and requires travel between Breathing Space sites.

Who Are We?

Since opening in 1977, our passion for high-quality, people-focused support services has flourished. In May 2020, we became the new custodian of White Ribbon Australia, expanding nationally. We are committed to growing a diverse workforce and inspiring those we serve. Our core values—Everyone is welcome, Doing what we say, Above and beyond, and Stronger together—remain central to our mission.

If you would like to find out more about Communicare and this program, please visit our website via https://www.communicare.org.au/

Join an organisation committed to diversity, respect, and fairness with an exceptional team culture.

Selection Criteria

Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology with a specialisation in Family Violence, and/or significant experience in the family and domestic violence.

Experience in working with and understanding of the developmental and therapeutic needs of children who have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect.

Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with individuals and groups.

Cultural competency to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Demonstrated advanced knowledge and understanding of the confidentiality and professional boundary protocols related to interactions with victim-survivors and perpetrators of Family Domestic Violence and Abuse

Knowledge and understanding of the National plan to end violence against women and children 2022-2032

Unrestricted drivers’ licence

Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date)

Current working with children check card

Willingness to obtain a Department of Justice integrity clearance

What we can offer you

Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities (option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum)

Extra Leave - 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part time)

Paid parental leave policy

Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents

Discounted Health Insurance with HBF

Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program

Annual Flu Vaccination Program

How to apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria. Applications close 7 June 2024.

Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.

Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.