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Senior Social Worker

Aboriginal Family Legal Services

The Aboriginal Family Legal Services (WA) aims to provide free and culturally secure legal support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims and survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault. AFLS services support clients in matters pertaining to family law, care and protection matters, family violence restraining orders and criminal injuries compensation to Aboriginal people who have suffered, or are experiencing, family violence within their community.

Senior Social Worker

We are seeking a full time Social Worker to work from our Corporate Office in Rivervale. The successful applicant will help shape the direction of the Aboriginal Family Law Services in the respective regions and work with a degree of independence.

This position will be responsible for assisting the program Coordinator in management and supervision of AFLS Family Advocates across our regional offices and will oversee the delivery of case management support to our clients in these areas.

To be considered for this position you need to meet the following criteria:

Essential

  • Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Science
  • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant post degree experience
  • Experience of trauma-informed practice, working in the area of family violence and sexual assault
  • Excellent communication skills including oral and written
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people
  • Able to travel when required

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in remote regions
  • Previous experience working with indigenous communities

Essential Eligibility Requirements

  • Current ‘C’ Class WA Driver’s Licence
  • Current Police Clearance Certificate
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Covid 19 Vaccinated

AFLS staff also benefit from 5 weeks’ annual leave and generous salary sacrifice options.

Please note that only those successful to interview will be contacted.

AFLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

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