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Refuge Case Worker

Wungening Aboriginal Corporation
Perth, WA
A$85,408.30 p/a + super + salary packaging
Community Services & Development → Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 11 days ago


WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

Healing Mind, Body & Spirit

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Coordinator Wooree Miya, this position will work within Wooree Miya Refuge to provide intensive support and holistic case management for women and their children living in the refuge.

You will work alongside Senior Refuge Case Workers and Refuge Support Workers (shift workers) to provide intensive support and holistic case management for women and their children living in the refuge. You will carry a caseload of families active within the refuge.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (address this in your cover letter)

A qualification in a relevant area at Diploma level or higher OR minimum 2 years’ experience providing clinical case management in an FDV / family support setting.

Ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families to promote healing and family safety and wellbeing.

Deep understanding and knowledge of the issues and challenges experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the context of Family and Domestic Violence.

Demonstrated communication, facilitation and negotiation skills including written, oral and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to deliver a quality service and achieve client outcomes.

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and act decisively.

Sound computer skills, experience working with MS Office programs and data management systems.

Demonstrable commitment to empowering and respecting children and young people.

Demonstrated ability to provide safe environments for children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

WA Working with Children Card

National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)

Department of Communities Screening (we'll help successful candidates apply)

WA Drivers License

WORKING WITH WUNGENING – JOB BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

In addition to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:

4 wellness days per year

NAIDOC Day leave

3-day additional leave Christmas shutdown leave

4-week top-up maternity leave

Excellent Salary Packaging options available

Long Service after 6 years

Mentoring and training opportunities

Access to Sonder 24/7 wellbeing services

Clear pathways for advancement

Join us in creating a healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS:

Applications must include a one page covering letter addressing the essential criteria, plus a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.

Applications close Monday 6 October 2025

All enquiries should be directed to Wooree Miya Coordinator, Natasha Moore on 0437 395 110

Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment.

We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date.


About Wungening Aboriginal Corporation

East Perth, WA, Australia

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