FDVRT Men's Case Worker
Communicare & White Ribbon Australia
Posted 12 days ago
The Role
Are you a program facilitator, experienced working within the family violence space and keen to make a difference? If so, we have an opportunity for you to join our FDVRT team!
The Family Domestic Violence Response Team (FDVRT) Men’s Case Worker will work in line with the Western Australia Police Force, Department of Communities, Department of Justice and services providing Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) support to engage with men who choose to use violence. The program facilitator will also exchange risk related information where required to manage the safety of women and children.
This role will:
Establish contact and provide individual interventions including case management to men who choose to use violence
Engage in an assessment process to refer according to men’s behaviour change programs or other suitable interventions
Engage in individual behaviour change sessions for men who choose to use violence
Conduct tailored risk assessments and safety plans
Undertake referrals to relevant support services
Engage in relevant stakeholder relationships
This is a Permanent Full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight. This role will be primarily located in Fremantle and also co-located with the FDVRT team in Cockburn Police Station.
About You
Qualification and/or experience in a relevant field, with family and domestic violence or men's behaviour change highly regarded.
Ability to develop rapport and provide a high level of risk assessment, safety planning, and individual, case management and informal counselling to clients.
Demonstrated high level time management and task management skills, and ability to work under limited direction.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and public speaking skills.
An understanding of FDV and duty of care
Unrestricted driver's licence, Police clearance, Working With Children Check.
Willingness to obtain Department of Justice integrity clearance
What we offer
Generous NFP Salary Packaging: Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.
Wellbeing Leave: 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).
Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives.
Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, and free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.
Flexible working conditions: We understand how important this is.
Being part of an organisation that drives meaningful change across WA communities
Who are we?
Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With almost 50 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for genuinely caring about the people we help.
We are an organisation driven by our values of Everyone Is Welcome, Doing What We Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together. Communicare is committed to inclusion, cultural safety and empowering the people we serve.
How to apply
If you are a purpose driven individual and this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter will be highly regarded to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role however not mandatory.
Applications close 24 August 2026, shortlisting and interviewing may begin immediately.
Communicare values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
This role is designated under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to promote equality; Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Unsolicited agency applications will not be accepted.
About Communicare & White Ribbon Australia
Communicare is dynamic not-for-profit organisation with an enduring reputation as a community organisation that genuinely cares. Our philosophy is to provide hope and opportunity for people in need and, over the years we have distinguished ourselves as a provider and innovator of services as well as an advocate to enhance social and economic inclusion. Supported by approximately 300 employees and alliances with government, non-government and a range of corporate organisations; we work collaboratively and in partnership to make a difference in people's lives. We have significant expertise in providing and facilitating high quality, holistic and integrated community services that acknowledge diversity and seek to inspire and empower people to participate safely and fully in their communities.
White Ribbon Australia is a part of a global social movement working to eliminate men's violence against women. We strive for an Australian society where all women and children are free from all forms of men's violence and abuse. White Ribbon Australia was reimagined, redesigned and reinvented in May 2020 under the custodianship of Communicare. Our goal is to continue building this powerful social movement through advocacy and primary prevention approaches and strategies in communities, schools and workplaces across the country.