Job opportunity

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

The Opportunity

The Family Safety Coordinator, together with the Family Safety Support Worker make up the Family Safety Service (FFS), Family Coordinators provide intervention, safety planning and support for individuals, couples and families (with or without children) who are considered at highest risk of high harm from FDV.

Family Safety Coordinators aim to improve victim-survivors and their children’s safety, reduce the number of children coming into care, and help manage risks associated with the prepetrators use of violence.

Family Safety Coordinators will work with individual family members, as well as the broader community to identify and engage with the most appropriate services to assisted affected people in escaping FDV, allow for healing, and build stronger and safer families.

You will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Convening and leading Multi-Agency Case Management (MACM) meetings for those open to the FSS,
• Providing a case management and coordination function, aligned to  practice guidelines, for those open to FSS, 
• Consulting on matters pertaining to FDV including acceptability of referral to the FSS, and
• Establishing, leading and/or contributing to local FDV sector working groups seeking to strengthen existing service systems, address gaps and barriers and drive placed-based initiatives.

For further information we encourage you to contact Kelly Jones, District Director, on (08) 6215 1224 or via email Kelly.Jones@communities.wa.gov.au.

There is currently one [1] permanent position available for immediate filling.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment and/or offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles.

Exceptional Location & Employment Benefits

Working in the Goldfields comes with a generous range of incentives, designed to support regional living and reward your commitment.

• Subsidised GROH Housing
  Enjoy affordable, quality housing that makes relocating and living in the region easier and more cost‑effective.
• Attractive Paid Leave Allowances
  Access enhanced leave arrangements that recognise the unique demands and opportunities of working in remote locations. Including 4 weeks Annual Leave, 15 days Personal Leave, Bereavement Leave, 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave, Paid Public Holidays and Study Leave to support your development into qualified roles.
• District Allowance
  Receive an allowance of $2,354 - $4,708 per annum for working in a regional area, helping offset the cost of living and supporting your lifestyle
• Regional Incentive Scheme
  An allowance of up to $1,000 per year towards the reimbursement of utility expenses.

Join the Department of Communities

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A two [2] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor, on  0478 853 062 or via email HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 677 767

Integrity and Honesty

The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. 

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.

Equity and Diversity

Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au and via phone 0435 047 287.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.