Full time, 76 hours per fortnight Fixed Term until 30/06/2025 Located in Kalgoorlie Salary $49.28 p/hr $2.78 p/hr regional allowance Salary packaging benefits (find out more here on what this means) Working Monday to Friday. Discounts with a major health insurance provider. We offer employees and their family members access to a confidential, and professional counselling service. Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate. Other benefits Knowing you are making a real difference in your community and being part of a team that celebrates your successes and supports you during challenges. HOPE has been a provider of community services in Western Australia for over 120 years, providing much needed support for people in the areas of alcohol and other drugs, mental health, justice and family and domestic violence. About us A safe place supporting families to live free from violence. Mara Pirni Healing Centre is located in Kalgoorlie and operated by us, Hope Community Services. Mara Pirni is a provider of a range of services for women, children, families, friends and victims of Family and Domestic Violence in the Goldfields North Region. Operated by Hope Community Services, Mara Pirni is a partnership and collaboration of specialist service providers including Wanslea Family Services, Ngunytju Tjitji Pirni (NTP), One Tree Community Services and Aboriginal Legal Service WA. About the role The role consists of supporting and advocating in a culturally safe manner with, and for, women and children that are experiencing family violence, ensuring they are provided with a comprehensive support service. You will oversee the quality of client work and data for the Safety Advocates, Senior Family Worker and Paralegals. Collaborate with key stakeholders, engage elders and traditional leaders, maintain strong partnerships with local government, and liaise with service providers You will also be responsible for designing, implementing, and facilitating educational and community-based programmes that prevent Family and Domestic Violence (FDV), promote healing for survivors, and support the reconnection of families. The role will involve direct community engagement, collaboration with key stakeholders, and ensuring programmes are impactful and sustainable, with a focus on creating stronger families, safer communities, and better outcomes for children. About you: Social Service degree or diploma (desirable) and/or significant relevant experience in area. Experience in Programme Development: Proven experience in designing and implementing educational, therapeutic, or community-based programmes, preferably related to FDV, family support, or trauma recovery. Deep understanding of FDV: Comprehensive knowledge of the dynamics of family and domestic violence, its effects on individuals and communities, and the key strategies for prevention and recovery. Community Engagement Expertise: Ability to engage with diverse community groups, including vulnerable populations, and work effectively with local leaders, elders, and stakeholders. Facilitation and Communication Skills: Strong public speaking, group facilitation, and communication skills, with experience leading workshops and discussions on sensitive topics. Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, service providers, community groups, and survivors of FDV. Cultural Competence: Ability to work with people from various cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity in all programme designs and delivery. Monitoring and Evaluation: Strong skills in collecting data, evaluating programme outcomes, and preparing reports that assess programme effectiveness. Relevant Qualifications: A degree or diploma in social work, psychology, community development, public health, or a related field. Additional training or certification in FDV prevention, trauma-informed care, or related fields is preferred. Desirable criteria: Demonstrated experience working with Western Australian Family and Domestic Violence Common Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework Current knowledge of and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment and service delivery Appointments will be subject to Australian residency/visa, satisfactory National Police check (within 3 months), Working With Children card, Current C or A class driver's license, First Aid Certificate, and suitable work referees. Our Culture Hope strives to provide a safe workplace and promotes progressive policies that prioritise the health, safety and unique needs of our team. Hope’s ambition is to be an employer of choice by supporting staff to grow, learn, innovate and achieve their potential. We invest in developing our people to sustain the workforce built on ‘growing our own’. Find out more about Hope on our website . What to expect next If your application is shortlisted, you will receive a phone call to discuss your skill further and may be invited to attend an interview either online or in person at our local office/Hub. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. HOPE acknowledges and welcomes diversity in all its forms amongst staff and clients, including culture, language, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex variations, religion, and socio-economic and relationship status.
