Family Safety Advocate

Overview
Join as a Family Safety Advocate with Centrecare.
This is a part-time position based in Cannington with flexibility to work across the Perth South East region in an outreach capacity to respond to the diverse needs of the target group.
The Role
The Women's Advocate position strengthens Bridge to Belonging capacity to support migrant and refugee women experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, family and domestic violence through intervention and support, advocacy and information and referral.
Through a trauma-informed approach, the position works alongside women to empower them to make choices that improve their safety.
It also establishes collaborative links to other family and domestic violence programs to support more streamlined referral pathways to identified support services.
This is a part-time position based in Cannington; however, flexibility is required to work across the Perth South East region in an outreach capacity to respond to the diverse needs of the target group.
Responsibilities
Identify, assess and respond to safety issues as they relate to women and children experiencing family and domestic violence.
Undertake risk assessments and safety planning to ensure the safety of women and children.
Provide specialist assessment, support plans, telephone intervention, in-person support, information and referral for women experiencing, or at risk of experiencing family and domestic violence.
Advocate for clients experiencing family and domestic violence based on client-defined goals and with the consent of the client.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to assist in maximising women, children and family safety.
Provide advice and support to Settle In staff to assist in risk assessments, safety planning and information provision.
Selection Criteria
Tertiary qualification in the human services field and/or significant experience in the family and domestic violence sector.
Unrestricted driver's licence.
Satisfactory National Police Clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date).
Current Working with Children Check card.
Previous experience working in a similar role, preferably within settlement services and/or with a culturally and linguistically diverse target group.
Benefits
Comprehensive training and development to encourage staff growth and development.
Four weeks annual leave inclusive of a 17.5% leave loading.
Extra 5 days leave per year pro rata.
Twelve weeks paid maternity leave.
Access to corporate health cover provided by Bupa and Medibank.
Study leave of five hours per week after two years of service.
Insurance cover to and from work.
Clinical and management supervision.
Employee Assistance Program.
How To Apply
Click apply and you will be directed to our online job board to view further details on the vacancy description and complete your application.
Position close
Position close: 5 October 2025.
Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications; Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.
Contact
Should you have any queries, please contact Human Resources on .
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to child safety, inclusion, and diversity.
Centrecare supports the rights of the child and is committed to safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with a disability.
If you have any support or access requirements, please advise at time of application.
We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking with First Nations people toward a more inclusive Australia.
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