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About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

We have an opportunity to work for as a Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) Team Lead at the Kambarang refuge. This is a permanent full time position providing support for women and children in need. This role plays an integral part in providing guidance to the support workers at the refuge, as well as ensuring client needs are being met.

What we’re looking for

It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

•  Ability to lead a successful team within the program area of Family Domestic Violence.
• Significant understanding of, and commitment to the Purpose, Vision and Values of Ruah.
• Experience in direct service delivery to address client needs in the program area of Family Domestic Violence.
• Experience in managing for the achievement of client outcomes in the area of Family Domestic Violence.
• Strong ability to respond in a timely manner to address competing client needs.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including strong skills in negotiation and consultation.
• Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to confidently engage in public speaking and conducting presentations.

The following criteria are considered desirable, but not essential:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of diversity and social inclusion- including gender, sexuality, disability, cultural, age, and linguistic diversity and Aboriginal culture.

What do we offer?

• A salary aligned with Level 5 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $97,689.00.
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading (for award-based staff).
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service). 
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• up to $15,900 core packaging
• an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
• benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more! 

Required compliance documents:

• Current drivers’ license
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• WA Working with Children Check

How to apply 

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: Friday 06 December 2024.

For further information please contact Helen Skoog, Service Development Manager at helen.skoog@ruah.org.au.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.