Community Development Coordinator - Earlier Access to Supports & Engagement (EASE)

Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is a leading provider of support services for women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. Our organisation shares a vision for a society where women and their children live safely and thrive in communities free from all forms of violence. Our staff have passion, courage, and resilience that nurture and support life-changing outcomes for clients.

Earlier Access to Support & Engagement (EASE)

The EASE project is a collaborative model of early intervention for families at risk through a partnership between WSSSA, Nunga Mi:Minar, Centacare Limestone Coast and the Australian Refugee Association. In line with National Partnership goals, the program objective is to offer earlier intervention to clients to prevent an escalation of risk and where possible prevent entry into the crisis homelessness system. Earlier intervention will occur through community development and engagement opportunities and outreach case management.

THE ROLE

The Community Development Worker will work with communities and stakeholders to establish and promote early intervention pathways for victim-survivors.  Engaging with community leaders, community members and service providers to implement activities that aim to increase community aware of DFV and support people experiencing DFV in those communities.

Community development activities will be based in the Eastern and Western regions of metro Adelaide.  You will work with the other initiative partners to ensure streamlined access to earlier intervention supports across the state.

We are seeking to recruit a Community Development Coordinator on a full-time basis, initially offered fixed term until 30 June 2027.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for this position you will have experience in the development of community based programs.  Other key requirements include:

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Services or similar, and/ or experience commensurate with the position.
• Knowledge of community co-design principals and strong ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders and community leaders
• Excellent knowledge of theoretical approaches and practice foundations applicable when working with people experience domestic and Aboriginal family violence
• Experience working in partnership with First Nations and CALD communities to develop culturally safe community activities
• A current drivers licence, and be eligible for, or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance

WHY CHOOSE WOMEN’S SAFETY SERVICES SA?

We are proud to offer the following benefits to our valued staff:

• Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements: Including • 5 Wellbeing days • On-Call leave • 6 weeks paid parental leave • Paid Domestic & Family Violence Leave • First Nations Ceremonial, and Cultural leave
• Salary Packaging Options: up to $15,900 tax free and other incentives available
• Commitment to work life balance: flexible hours/ ways of working
• Career Development Opportunities: promotion opportunities, on the job and in-house training.
• Women’s led organisation: client-centered, strengths based, diverse, trauma-informed, supportive and responsive
• Specialist Trauma-informed Employee Assistance Program

HOW TO APPLY

A full position description can be found HERE

It is essential that your applications includes your resume and a cover letter, addressing the person specification, required competencies and experience within the position description.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4 September 2026

Applications will be reviewed as received and the position closed earlier should a suitable candidate be found. 

WSSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building our strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds, those with disability, and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged apply.