Womens Advocate – Sleepover and Casual and Relief Opportunities

About Starick

Starick is a not-for-profit organisation operating primarily in the Perth Metropolitan South-East Corridor. Starick supports women, children and young people experiencing and escaping family and domestic violence across the continuum of prevention, early intervention, crisis and healing.

About the Role

Starick is seeking passionate and experienced (minimum 1 year case-management) people to join the team working within crisis accommodation for the following:

Sleepover Women’s Advocate – Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:00am (with 8 hours being inactive/sleepover)  

Casual/Relief Pool – Women’s Advocate including day shifts, afternoon shifts, weekend shifts and sleepover shifts

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide crisis support, safety planning and case management for women experiencing family and domestic violence.
• Undertake risk assessments and co-develop personalised safety and support plans.
• Support women to achieve their goals, including transitioning to safe and sustainable housing.
• Deliver and facilitate programs that support wellbeing, recovery and independence.
• Advocate for clients and connect them with appropriate community, housing and support services.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reports and client records in line with organisational requirements.
• Contribute to a collaborative, client-centred and trauma-informed team environment.

About you

• You are passionate about supporting women and children impacted by family and domestic violence.
• You bring experience in crisis support, case management or community services.
• You have a strong understanding of trauma-informed and client-centred practice.
• You communicate effectively and build trusting, respectful relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• You are organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You value teamwork, reflective practice and continuous learning.

Desirable

• National Police Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• Current WA Driver’s Licence
• Full Working Rights

What’s on offer

• Above award sleepover allowance
• SCHADS Award level 4 pay point
• Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Be part of a passionate and inclusive team and culture
• Meaningful work supporting women and children in crisis

For further information and to access a copy of the JDF, please visit https://www.starick.org.au/work-for-starick/.

To apply please provide a comprehensive resume and application addressing the essential criteria, as per the JDF.

Please confirm the role and shifts you are applying for and your availability in your application.

Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.

If you have any queries, please contact Maddy on 08 9478 5300 or careers@starick.org.au

Starick is committed to ensuring that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background.

Please be advised that only successful applicants will be contacted to move to the next stage of the recruitment process.