Women's Practitioner

About us…

KWY is an award-winning Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering culturally grounded programs that support Aboriginal people, families and communities to create positive, lasting change. 

Since 2011, KWY has worked to break the cycle of domestic and family violence, strengthen family wellbeing, and reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal children in the child protection system. Our services span family support, youth work, men’s behaviour change, kinship care, reunification, social and emotional wellbeing, research, and workforce development. 

Supporting more than 2,300 families each year, KWY offers a collaborative, values-driven workplace where your work makes a genuine difference in the lives of Aboriginal families and communities. 

About the position... 

The Women’s Practitioner is responsible for the implementation and support of the women in the Kumangka Program providing intensive and therapeutic support, advocacy, and information.

The Women’s Practitioner will work within a multidisciplinary team to collaboratively assess risk and act as a first point of contact for families seeking support. The women’s practitioner will provide intensive and therapeutic support and clinical expertise for women who are experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence and other child protection issues.

The Women’s Practitioner is a highly experienced and competent worker with experience in complex case management. The Practitioner will deliver dedicated clinical and cultural services to women allocated within the service. The worker is responsible for contributing to improvements in the quality, safety and community needs-driven distribution of services that meet the needs of Aboriginal women and their families

Fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months.

Key Responsibilities...

• Provide complex case management and therapeutic support using a trauma-informed, culturally safe framework. 
• Walk alongside Aboriginal women, building trust, promoting empowerment, and supporting healing and recovery. 
• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning in collaboration with families and service partners. 
• Provide advocacy, cultural support, and facilitate access to services and referrals. 
• Support women’s understanding of the impact of domestic, family and sexual violence on children and family dynamics. 
• Work closely with other team members and stakeholders to deliver coordinated, wraparound support. 

  About you...

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in delivering complex case management, trauma-informed and culturally responsive support to Aboriginal families, and be committed to cultural healing, self-determination and strengths-based practice. The applicant will possess a strong understanding of the impacts of domestic, family and sexual violence from a trauma-informed lens, knowledge of the child protection system and family safety principles.

What we offer...

• Competitive salary: $ 100,776 to $ 105,340 (range dependent on experience and qualifications). Classification under the SCHADS Award (SCHADS 5)
• Salary Packaging: Attractive salary packaging options, including meal entertainment benefits, novated leasing, and more up (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
• Generous leave benefits: Additional 7 days of gifted leave on top of the 4 weeks annual leave (gifted leave conditions apply)
• Professional development: Growing organisation with great career opportunities and ongoing training and career growth
• Inclusive culture: Join a friendly, values-driven team passionate about supporting the community
• Employee Assistance Program: Support for your wellbeing

Job requirements...

• You must hold a current South Australian Driver's License or a license which permits you to drive in South Australia.
• Successful candidates will be required to clear and maintain current probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check (Police Clearance) and Working with Children Check (applicants need to hold a current WWCC to apply). 

About applying... 

• Please submit your application via Seek, including a cover letter addressing the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the position description.
• Visit our website to download the full job description.
• Applications close once position is filled.
• Start date: As soon as possible

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.