OVIS COMMUNITY SERVICES - EMPOWERING SAFE & THRIVING FUTURES

As part of an exciting period of growth, we're recruiting for FDV Advocates for our Safe at Home Program following our recent success in securing new contracts.

These roles have been created to support the expansion of our services and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients and communities.

If you are looking to join an organisation with a strong future and opportunities for professional growth, we would love to hear from you.

At OVIS Community Services, we believe every person deserves a future free from violence and abuse. As a leading provider of family and domestic violence services, our team supports victim-survivors through crisis accommodation, therapeutic refuge, case management, advocacy, counselling, education and trauma informed support.

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to stand alongside people during some of the most challenging periods of their lives and help them build safety, confidence and hope for the future.

Why Join OVIS?

At OVIS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that supporting victim-survivors requires highly skilled, compassionate professionals, and we are committed to investing in our team.

We offer:

· Salary aligned with SCHADS Level 4, starting from $46.70 per hour

· 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

· Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

· Generous salary packaging benefits, including:

· Up to $15,900 salary packaging

· Additional $2,650 meal entertainment

· Regular individual and group clinical supervision

· Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

· A supportive and cooperative multidisciplinary team environment

· Opportunities to contribute to innovative service delivery models,



including WA's first therapeutic refuge

· Meaningful work aligned with strong organisational values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Empathy and Empowerment

· The opportunity to make a genuine impact in communities across Western Australia.

About the Role:

As a Family and Domestic Violence Support Practitioner, you will provide trauma-informed, client-centred support to victim-survivors of family and domestic violence. Working within a skilled and supportive team, you will assist clients to improve safety, strengthen wellbeing, build resilience and break cycles of violence.

You will provide risk assessment, safety planning, psychoeducation, advocacy and case management while ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with best practice and ethical standards.

What We're Looking For

Essential compliance documents

• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Australian Federal Police Clearance obtained within the last 6 months.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Skills and Experience

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Community Services, Family and Domestic Violence (FDV), or a related field.

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in mental health assessment, risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention.





- Experience delivering client-centred support services to individuals and families impacted by Family and Domestic Violence.

- Strong understanding of the social, cultural, and historical factors affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with the ability to provide culturally safe and responsive services.

- Demonstrated understanding of the diverse challenges experienced by people from vulnerable backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.

- Proven ability to work effectively and respectfully with clients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds while maintaining culturally safe and inclusive practices.

- Excellent organisational, administrative, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

- Sound understanding of professional obligations relating to duty of care, privacy, confidentiality, and ethical practice.

- Experience delivering educational, preventative, and group-based programs, including workshops and community engagement activities.

- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.

- Well-developed computer literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and client management systems.

- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries while ensuring client confidentiality and safety.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and foster positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Comprehensive JDF is available on request - Please email **@ovis.org.au

📌 FDV Advocate (Safe at Home) (Mandurah)
🏢 OVIS Community Services
📍 Mandurah