Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is a leading provider of support services for women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. Our organisation shares a vision for a society where women and their children live safely and thrive in communities free from all forms of violence. Our staff have passion, courage, and resilience that nurture and support life-changing outcomes for clients.

THE ROLE

The Multi Agency Protection Service (MAPS) is an inter-agency information-sharing program to manage high risk domestic violence and child protection issues. The program is led by SAPOL and brings together partner agencies including SAPOL, Department for Education and Child Development (DECD), Department for Child Protection (DCP), Department for Correctional Services (DCS), Department for Human Services – SAHA (DHS), SA Health and WSSSA as non-government sector representatives.

The MAPS Team Leader holds a key role at the MAPS Tactical Table regarding professional and operational practice across all relevant areas of the domestic violence sector. Key responsibilities include:

• Risk-assess matters of domestic, family violence and child protection on behalf of WSSSA, and identify service responses to address the actual or potential risk of harm to vulnerable individuals
• Lead and contribute to professional development and operational practice discussions with other MAPS agencies and other key sector representatives.
• Supervise and support the MAPS Research Support Officer

This is an ongoing position, initially full-time hours subject to funding allocation. The successful candidate is expected to be able to work full time, and flexible to decrease to 0.8FTE should funding allocations change.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a values-driven, highly reliable and experienced team leader with significant knowledge and experience in the provision of services to women and children affected by domestic and family violence.

• A Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Services or similar, and/ or experience commensurate with the position;
• Significant knowledge and experience in understanding risk assessment and safety management as it relates to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence;
• Understanding of the gendered drivers of domestic and family violence;
• Experience in the provision of leadership, direction, support and supervision to staff;
• Demonstrated ability to research and cross reference information;
• A current drivers licence, and be eligible for, or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance;
• Able to provide evidence of either being fully vaccinated in line with TGA guidelines or hold a valid medical exemption authorised by the Chief Public Officer.

A full position description can be found HERE.

WHY CHOOSE WOMEN’S SAFETY SERVICES SA?

We are proud to offer the following benefits to our valued staff:

• Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements: Including • 5 Wellbeing days • On-Call leave • 6 weeks paid parental leave • Paid Domestic & Family Violence Leave • Paid Pandemic leave • First Nations Ceremonial, and Cultural leave
• Salary Packaging Options: up to $15,900 tax free and other incentives available
• Commitment to work life balance: flexible hours/ ways of working
• Career Development Opportunities: promotion opportunities, on the job and in-house training.
• Women’s led organisation: client-centred, strengths based, diverse, trauma-informed, supportive and responsive
• Specialist Trauma-informed Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

Click "Apply Now". Applications should include your resume and a cover letter, addressing the person specification within the position description.

WSSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building our strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds, those with disability, and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged apply.