• Middle Swan
• $44.58 – $47.97 + super + salary packaging
• Rise is hiring at our accommodation for young women leaving family domestic violence.

The need-to-know…

• Not-for-profit organisation with salary packaging
• Rare part-time opening in our specialised FDV team
• Diverse applicants from all backgrounds and lifestyles welcomed with open arms

Kira House offers accommodation for young women (aged 14–18) leaving family and domestic violence, with and without children. 

As a Support Worker in this team, you will provide trauma-informed, person-centred support, empowering residents to develop a holistic support plan and achieve their goals and outcomes. You will assist with building life skills, including education support, parenting guidance, and helping residents establish and/or re-establish social and family networks. The role also involves conducting telephone assessments for individuals seeking refuge and supporting the intake of new clients. 

Rise is seeking a female Support Worker for a fixed-term contract from 27 July 2026 to 15 March 2027, working 65 hours per fortnight on a rotating roster, based at our Middle Swan location. 

Roster pattern

Week One

• Monday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Tuesday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Thursday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Friday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm 

Week Two

• Monday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Tuesday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Wednesday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Thursday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Friday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
• Sunday: 8:00am – 3:00pm

The need-to-have…

Here at Rise, we nurture potential, but we do need you to have a few tricks up your sleeve including the following: 

• Cert III in discipline relating to FDV such as Youth Services/Community Services or significant related experience
• Practical experience working with young people at risk in particular Aboriginal women, those of a culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) background, and/or from the LGBTIQA+ community. 
• Ability to develop networks in both Community and Government agencies and to advocate on behalf of young women and their children to access support from these agencies. 
• Driving licence and use of a reliable vehicle for work purposes.
• First aid certificate (HLTAID009 and HLTAID012) or willingness to obtain.
• Accredited suicide assist certificate and medication competency (desirable) 

Formalities (The serious stuff!) 

Appointments to this position require a NDIS worker screening check and working with children check. Costs for new checks will be covered and/or reimbursed by Rise.  

Due to the specific needs of the position, female is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement under section 30 (2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. 

Why you should be part of Rise

For more than 40 years, Rise has been supporting over 5,000 people across our community, including young people at risk, those experiencing mental health challenges, people with disability, and older people.

When you join Rise, you’ll be welcomed into a culture that celebrates achievements and provides plentiful support. You can enjoy generous salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per year (plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment), HBF corporate health discounts, journey cover insurance, and access to our employee assistance program.

We’re proud of our genuine diversity, we want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, including those living with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Have more questions? Contact Sarah Butler (Senior Coordinator) on 0458 524 235 who will be happy to assist you during business hours.

Alternatively, you can email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Domestic Violence – Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. We suggest you don’t delay applying to avoid disappointment.

We wish you GOOD LUCK