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Community Consulting AustraliaSee more

addressAddressPerth, WA
CategoryEducation

Job description

This is a full time, residential position based in Alice Springs, Central Australia. We are conducting a national talent search and generous relocation and housing assistance will be included as part of the package.

Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia (WoSSCA) is a not-for-profit, non-government values driven organisation based in Alice Springs, Central Australia with a proud 40+ year history.

They operate on a feminist framework and are committed to assisting and enabling women and children experiencing gender-based violence by providing several critical services. Their vision is for all women and children to live safely, with respect and dignity, free from violence, in their chosen community. 

In this newly created role as Children’s Advocate, you will be responsible for providing specialist case management advice, including risk assessment and safety planning to children between the ages of 0-12 years who currently access the crisis accommodation service with their primary care giver.

You will have sound understanding of theories and practice in areas of Gendered Violence, Strength Based approaches, Trauma Informed practice and children’s development and attachment and an excellent understanding of client confidentiality and privacy.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in mentoring and supervising staff and students and have a qualification in either Social Work, Psychology or Community Services, or experience commensurate with the position.

In addition, you will have proficient experience working with children in crisis and understanding of crisis intervention and crisis decision making, along with the ability to create and develop relationships and networks with local service providers.

The Children’s Advocate will be a proficient communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills, report writing, conflict resolution, interagency collaboration and the ability to contribute to policy and procedure development.

If you are all of the above and passionate about the successful delivery of an organisation's vision, mission and strategic plan and display a high degree of professionalism, integrity and ethical behaviour then we would like to hear from you. 

A competitive base salary and excellent benefits package including salary sacrifice options and 6 weeks annual leave will be offered to the successful candidate in line with their skills and experience.

To be considered for this exciting new opportunity you must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency and be willing to obtain the relevant clearances and checks that are associated with this position.

For expressions of interest and application submissions please forward all enquiries to ****@communityconsultingaustralia.com.au or call Mark on 0450 311*** for a confidential conversation.

WoSSCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building their strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds, those with disability and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and this role may close when a suitable candidate is appointed, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Refer code: 2260928. Community Consulting Australia - The previous day - 2024-05-23 17:25

Community Consulting Australia

Perth, WA

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