Aboriginal Family Legal Services aims to provide free, culturally secure, legal and support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims and survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault.

Family Advocate - Yamatji Country/Geraldton

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Social Worker who is interested in being part of the AFLS team in our small regional office in on Yamatji Country (Geraldton) on a fixed term contract. The office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

AFLS is an Equal Prospect Employer – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

Employee Perks:
5 weeks Annual Leave
Salary Packaging of up to $15,899 per annum (increasing your take home pay)
EAP and Internal Counsellor for Staff
Cultural Awareness Training

As an AFLS Family Advocate, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive case management and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients within remote and local communities.

We are committed to creating a environment that is culturally safe for our clients. As such, we are actively seeking applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates for this position.

Essential Selection Criteria:




Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent
Trained in trauma informed practice
Experience with Department of Child Protection
Ability to interact with Aboriginal people in remote and rural communities
Experience working with Aboriginal people and knowledge surrounding Aboriginal culture (e.g. kinship system, child-rearing, intergenerational trauma and more)
Demonstrated case management experience of one on one support to clients
An understanding of family/domestic violence and sexual assault
Able to travel on outreach to remote communities
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Valuable communication and computer skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work within a legal service
Must be able to travel for minimum over night to a few days at a time.

Essential Eligibility Requirements
Current ‘C’ Class WA Driver’s Licence
Current Police Clearance Certificate
Current Working with Children Check

Housing is not included.

AFLS reserves the right to fill this position prior to the closing date

Applications should be submitted via Seek and include a letter of introduction and a Resume with two (2) referees.

📌 Family Advocate Yamatji Country/geraldton
🏢 Aboriginal Family Legal Services
📍 Geraldton