About Us

Hobart Women’s Shelter (HWS) is the second oldest women’s and children’s refuge in Australia. We provide crisis accommodation to women and children, transitional housing to families and Therapeutic Programs to families who are homeless and / or who are experiencing domestic and / or family violence. Hobart Women’s Shelter empowers clients to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We envisage all clients being able to live in a community free from violence and injustice, where diversity is celebrated, and where clients are supported to achieve their goals.

About The Role

As part of the Family Support Team, the Family Support Worker (FSW) provides a client centred approach and supports clients in crisis and transitional accommodation. Our aim is to empower women, children and families through a trauma informed, strengths-based model, to develop their capacity to move through crisis and homelessness. Often clients present with complex needs and we work with other services to provide a co-ordinated approach.

This Part-time role is a rostered position of 25 hours per week. Additional hours may be available from time to time to cover leave. If you have further enquiries telephone (03) 6273 8455 and speak to Alice or Lucy.

A position description is attached.