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Family Violence Worker

Department of Justice WA
Perth, WA
A$95,782-$100,526 p/a
Community Services & Development → Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 11 days ago


Advance your career by joining one of the most diverse public sector organisations in WA.

About the role

The Family Violence Service provides assistance, advocacy, information and support to family violence victims involved in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia by either a Family Violence List matter or when making an application for a Family Violence Restraining Order. The Service undertakes victim risk assessments, safety planning, report writing, case work, agency liaison, and referral to other services.

The Service actively engages with other agencies to promote integrated responses which support the client’s safety needs and ensure safety and risk information is provided to the court to assist its decision making.

Family Violence Workers support family violence victims in the court system who are making an application for a Family Violence Restraining Order. The work includes assisting the family violence victim to make the application for a Family Violence Restraining Order, provide information about the court system and liaise with other service providers.

Benefits and Opportunities

Flexible working arrangements.

Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below:

https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=392092

Applications must be received before Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at 4:30pm.


About Department of Justice WA

Bentley, WA, Australia
Government & Defence
5001-10000 employees

We support the community, government, judiciary and Parliament by providing access to high quality justice, legal and corrective services, information and products.

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