Social Worker

2 weeks ago

Geraldton Gascoyne Midwest, Australia Desert Blue Connect Inc Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Family/domestic violence Social Worker

Desert Blue Connect Inc. are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the family/domestic violence team.  This position is responsible for the provision of a broad range of support services for victim/survivors of family/domestic violence.

About Us:

Desert Blue Connect is a leading not-for-profit community organisation in Geraldton, Western Australia that offers specialist family violence response, emergency accommodation, primary prevention of family violence, rural support services and women's health.  We offer a range of services across the Midwest for women, men and children.  We are committed to supporting communities and people by providing quality service delivery, advocacy and prevention initiatives.

The Role:

The social worker will work as part of a team that provides counselling and case management to victim survivors of family/domestic violence.

Essential criteria include:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or similar Social Sciences and relevant experience.
  • Eligibility for membership to relevant professional body.
  • Experience working with families with complex needs and providing them with strategies to facilitate client goals.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics, context and complexity of issues involved with family/domestic violence.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to work compassionately and effectively with Aboriginal people and people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background.
  • Counselling qualifications and experience preferred.

Required licenses or certifications:

  • Must hold Australian citizenship, or be a permanent resident of Australia.
  • Proficient in the use of technology including email, the internet and Microsoft Office.
  • Current drivers licence.
  • National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
  • Evidence of qualification(s)

The Salary:

  • Remuneration according to Desert Blue Connect EBA.
  • Desert Blue Connect employees may take advantage of significant salary packaging arrangements which provide substantial financial benefits. In addition, employees have access to development opportunities.

Your Application:

Please attach a cover letter addressing the  Essential Criteria and a current resume including the names of 2 current referees.

As an organisation we take the responsibility to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and all staff recruited to work in those areas are required to sign off on and work within our code of conduct and have National Police Clearance and Working with Children checks.

To obtain further information please email

Applications close 5pm, 29th August 2025 however if suitable candidates are identified earlier Desert Blue Connect will commence the next stage of the process.

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