Safety Advocate
About the role
Ishar is seeking a full-time Safety Advocate with experience working with women from a migrant background. This is a fixed-term contract position until January 2028.
SCHCADS AWARD 4.3. Salary packaging and other benefits are offered.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, passionate Safety Advocate with relevant experience to join Waullo Dawn Healing Service team and help women who have experienced family and domestic violence (FDV).
Role Statement
The role is responsible to provide high-quality, trauma-informed casework and advocacy support to CaLD women impacted by family and domestic violence, using evidence-based approaches to support safety, healing, and empowerment.
Selection Criteria
Essential (please address these in your application)
Requires a relevant tertiary qualification (i.e. social work, psychology, social sciences, community services) and demonstrated significant experience in related field.
Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills including the ability to foster effective partnerships with other agencies and engage community members, in particular Hub clients, in program development and decision-making.
A well-developed ability to assist clients via a case management approach, to understand the implications of Trauma and attachment theories and their relationship to family and domestic violence.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse environments and form positive working relationships with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of family and domestic violence issues affecting both women and children, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse and Indigenous backgrounds.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and client record management systems.
Experience working in a case management context.
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Fluent in a language other than English.
Demonstrated knowledge of Government and community agencies and resources that assist families impacted by family and domestic violence and/or homelessness.
Experience working with interpreters.
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Current WA Working with Children’s Check. Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Current National Police Clearance (not less than 6 Months old).
Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
A current "C" Class Driver's License
Full unrestricted working rights in Australia.
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Cultural Diversity: We value and embrace cultural diversity among both our staff and clients.
Excellent Work-Life Balance in a Supportive Environment:
Salary Packaging: Up to $15,899 annually, allowing you to pay approved expenses from your salary before tax, reducing your taxable income and increasing your take-home pay.
Employee Wellness Allowance: $500 (Pro-Rata).
Annual Leave: Four weeks of annual leave with an additional 17.5% leave loading.
Learning and Development: Opportunities for growth, professional development, and career advancement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support services.
External Supervision: Available for social workers and counsellors to support their professional practice.
Being female is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement for this position under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 - Section 34 Exemptions. This allows for the exclusive employment of women in a women-specific service. We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly service and encourage women of all ethnicities and abilities to apply.
How to Apply
Closing date for applications is Monday 10/11/2025 (9am)
Please send the following documents and any enquiries about the position can be directed to Rehab Ahmed – Operations Manager rehab@ishar.org.au or
0439 958 184.
Your Checklist – Please provide the following:
A cover letter including a brief statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages).
A current resume including 2 recent professional referees (Please provide the details of two referees. One of them must be your most recent supervisor or manager from your last job.
Photocopies of relevant qualifications.
Police Clearance certificate dated within the last year.
A current Driver’s Licence.
Current WA Working with Children’s Check.
No applications from recruitment agents will be considered.