Aboriginal Community Case Manager – Redress Support Service

Relationships Australia WA considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 50 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

Fixed Term until 30 June 2026

Part Time – 4 days per week

Location – West Leederville

Relationships Australia WA is a leading provider of relationship support services to the West Australian community with professional and highly motivated staff.

About the role

We are offering a fixed term Aboriginal Community Case Manager role in the Redress Support Service team based at our West Leederville office with outreach to RAWA metro locations. The position involves providing case management and counselling support for people considering applying to the National Redress Scheme. The Redress Support Service provides support to individuals who have experienced Institutional Child Sexual Abuse and who are considering making an application for redress. The role is responsible to provide trauma informed support to people throughout the application process including supporting clients during disclosure, assisting clients to prepare their applications, supporting people to access other services, communicating with the National Redress Scheme on behalf of clients and providing counselling support as required.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

A tertiary qualification in social work or psychology or a related field is required.

Capacity to work within a trauma informed framework, to provide counselling and case management is required.

Knowledge of institutional abuse and childhood sexual abuse and an understanding of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and of culturally sensitive practice is highly favourable.

Current Western Australian driver’s license, Western Australian Government National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check are essential.

The successful candidate will have a desire to support people who have experienced disadvantage and understand social justice.

Why Join Us?

We are a values-driven organisation that champions for Authenticity, Inclusion, Compassion and Excellence.

Competitive salary $ 88,000 to $98,000 per annum pro rata plus superannuation

Non-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550, increasing your take home-pay

Additional annual leave at year-end up to three days

Staff Reward program to provide discounts on 1000's retailers, entertainment and services

A copy of the position description is available upon request, from [email protected] .

Application instructions:

Applications including a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees to be submitted via SEEK.

Applications close 15 November 2025.

Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child-Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), WA Government National Police Check, police record and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.