• Collaborative and client focused team
• Experienced and supportive leadership
• Longstanding and reputable organisation
• SCHCADS Award 2010 (Level 7 $50.74 p/h + super + salary sacrifice tax saving benefit)
• 1 Full-time; 8 month contract position

About Us

Our mission is to provide relevant, authentic and effective services that will enhance the quality of life of our clients and enable them to participate fully in the community. We employ 600 staff across metropolitan and regional locations. We deliver services to over 30,000 South Australians each year, without regard to religion, race, culture, sexuality, gender or economic circumstance. We support people in the areas of disability, family, youth and children, health and well-being, education and training, homelessness and domestic violence. Centacare is a child-safe and a quality accredited organisation.

About the Position

Given the impacts of COVID-19 on community connections and informal pathways of support, the focus of this project is on whole of community responses to enhance primary prevention and early intervention to domestic and family violence in regional communities. These community-based response plans will be developed across four regional locations serviced by Centacare Catholic Family Services including the Riverland, Whyalla, Limestone Coast and the Murray Mallee.

The Project Manager will identify strategies and develop small community-based teams to:

• Explore, map and encourage the implementation of primary prevention and whole of community responses, which support the work of domestic violence service providers and contribute to improved outcomes for women and children experiencing or at risk of domestic violence in regional communities
• Map and identify potential sites for primary prevention and early intervention initiatives
• Work with our University partner to evaluate the effectiveness and future potential of the project outcomes.
• Create implementation strategies for co-designed initiatives within these communities based on the findings

The Project Manager will provide support and supervision to the development of the community teams to meet the project milestones and objectives.

See attached Position Description for full details.

About You

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

Essential Criteria

• An understanding of the drivers of family and domestic violence
• Proven experience working with diverse community stakeholders
• Degree in Social Work and/or related qualification in community development or equivalent
• Must Model ethical behaviour and practices consistent with SA Government Code of Ethics for Public Sector Employees and DHS stated values
• Ability to work with high degree of independence and ability to connect with others
• Valid Department for Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check. (previously known as ‘Child-Related Employment Screening Clearance’)
• Must hold and maintain a current Australian issued Driver’s Licence (equivalent to minimum class ‘C’ – South Australian)
• Ability to travel between sites such as Berri, Whyalla, Mt Gambier and Murray Bridge
• Ability to do some work outside of standard hours when required

Desirable Criteria

• Understand and follow the principles and practices of the Information Sharing Guidelines for Promoting Safety and Wellbeing (ISG)
• Experience working with communities to effect or implement change.
• An understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in regional settings.
• A familiarity with collective impact or similar frameworks
• Research and/or evaluation skills

Culture and Benefits

We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with respect. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work! We offer benefits such as tax savings via salary sacrifice, paid parental leave, supportive work environment and on-going development through various training opportunities.