Coordinator FDV CRS East Kimberley

• Contract, part-time opportunity 
• Make a meaningful impact in communities across the region
• Be at the forefront of the response to family and domestic violence
• Join a values-driven organisation with great team culture

Reach further with us!

Anglicare WA’s Kimberley team provide a variety of person centred and culturally appropriate supports, counselling, advocacy and education to people, families and their communities across a number of life’s challenges to promote empowerment, hope and positive change. Services span the core areas of mental health, FDV, critical incident response, alcohol and drug services.

This role will provide a comprehensive and coordinated response to individuals and families impacted by family and domestic violence through a co-located approach with WA Police and Child Protection and Family Support, that improves the safety of clients referred to the service.  You will work in partnership with the Department of Communities (Child Protection and Family Support) and WA Police, improving the safety of child and adult victims of family and domestic violence. You will participate in the joint triage of FDV incident reports, provide risk assessments and culturally appropriate and secure responses to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities, deliver face-to-face outreach to adult and child victims and advocate with and on behalf of clients with a strength based and child inclusive approach.

Bring your specialist skills to have real impact in the lives of people experiencing family and domestic violence. This max term, part-time (18.75 hours per week) opportunity is available until 30 June 2025 based in Kununurra. There is also the possibility of working additional hours until the 30 June 2024.

About you

You are a passionate individual who is driven to deliver a quality service for our clients. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in assessing and managing risk and counselling clients affected by FDV, ideally including with individuals and families in Indigenous communities
• Experience developing and delivering community education and groups, and/or other community capacity building initiatives, ideally including with individuals and families from Indigenous communities
• Skills to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, especially Aboriginal people, including ability to communicate sensitively and effectively
• Experience in working in a team, including case management and group facilitation
• Skills to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, especially Aboriginal people, including ability to communicate sensitively and effectively
• Excellent work skills including, written and verbal communication, organisation and ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Knowledge of current theories, practice, and literature in the area of FDV, including an understanding of the impact of inter-generational trauma and ‘Best Practice’ models of intervention for FDV
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and communities, history and context, including knowledge of local community infrastructure and networks

You also must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a WA Working with Children Check and a WA Driver's Licence.

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work.  We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities.  We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better.  We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard. 

But don't take our word for it!  Here is what our people think:

“Anglicare WA has a culture which celebrates people, the communities we work for and works in innovative ways with leadership who are connected with the work, everyone feels comfortable to be their unique selves here.”

“Anglicare WA is really great at living and breathing our values everyday across the organisation, celebrating the diversity within our workforce, doing things differently, constantly trying to break down barriers for clients and families, making new employees feel welcome, great communication!”

Remuneration and benefits

• Maximum term contract until 30 June 2025
• Salary from $101,876.5 + 11% Super
• Electricity allowance of $1,000 per year
• Rent subsidy of $300 per week
• Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 per annum
• Flexible, life friendly working conditions

Apply now!

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter. 

For further information please contact Emma Vanables, Service Manager East Kimberley, at *************@anglicarewa.org.au.

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified.  Please apply without delay!   

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.