SACS Award Level 5 | Part-time ******** FTE) | Flexible, supportive team
Key Details
Employment Type
: Part-time ******** FTE), 3-4 days per week
Reports to:
Team Leader
Location:
Midland
We're looking for an experienced Senior Advocate to join our small, supportive team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about supporting parents and families involved in the child protection system while also helping strengthen advocacy practice across the organisation.
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Senior Advocate provides high-quality, trauma-informed advocacy to families with complex needs, while mentoring colleagues, supporting practice development and contributing to service improvement, sector education and systems advocacy.
Key responsibilities
Provide independent advocacy and case management to parents and families with complex needs
Support parents through child protection meetings, planning processes and court-related matters
Mentor and provide practice guidance to Advocates through case consultation and informal supervision
Assist with intake, complex triage and case allocation
Contribute to practice development, service improvement and organisational policies
Facilitate or support workshops, training and community education
Build strong relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), community partners and sector stakeholders
Identify systemic issues and contribute to policy and systems advocacy
Maintain high-quality case records, documentation and reporting
About you
You will bring:
A degree in Social Work or another relevant four-year qualification (Psychology, Human Services, Counselling or similar)
Significant experience in advocacy, case management or family support
Advanced understanding of the child protection system and the challenges experienced by families




Demonstrated ability to support parents with complex needs using trauma-informed, culturally safe and strengths-based approaches
Experience mentoring colleagues or providing practice leadership
Excellent communication, assessment, negotiation and organisational skills
A collaborative approach and commitment to reflective practice
Experience working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities and ACCOs
Desirable
Experience delivering training, group work or community education
Experience in intake, triage and case allocation
Experience or lived experience working alongside people with lived experience of the child protection system
Requirements
Valid driver's licence
Roadworthy insured vehicle for work-related travel
National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
About Us
Family Inclusion Network of Western Australia (Fin WA) works to ensure parents and families are treated with dignity, respect and fairness within the child protection system.
We provide independent advocacy and sector education, partnering with families, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and community services to promote culturally safe, trauma-informed and inclusive practice.
What We Offer
A senior practice role combining direct advocacy with leadership opportunities
A small, collaborative and supportive team workplace
Flexible and family-friendly workplace practices
Ongoing opportunities for professional development and sector engagement
Meaningful work contributing to positive systems change
NFP Salary Packaging benefits
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with lived experience, and people from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Enquiries
To have a confidential discussion, please contact
Natasha Tucker (CEO)
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Applications close 31 July **** with interviews held between ***** August

📌 Senior Advocate (Western Australia)
🏢 The Family Inclusion Network of WA
📍 Western Australia