Job Description
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Full time, Fixed term contract till ********** | Location: Mount Gambier
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Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadership
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$***** p/h + super + PBI salary packaging
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Join us as a Haven Community Partner and make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence
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About the program
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In partnership with the South Australian Office for Women, Centacare delivers Haven services in selected regional communities. The Limestone Coast Haven, based in Mount Gambier, serves as a central hub for women and children experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence. By providing access to information, support, and integrated services, the Haven ensures timely, coordinated, and person-centred responses that meet individual needs.
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The Role
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As a Haven Community Partner, you will play a vital role in supporting victim-survivors by building community awareness, strengthening local service networks, and fostering coordinated responses to domestic, family, and sexual violence.
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Working collaboratively with the Women's Information Service (WIS) Haven Coordinator, local services, and volunteers, you will help deliver a responsive, person-centred program that meets the unique needs of the community while contributing to a consistent statewide Haven approach. You will also play an important role in engaging and supporting volunteers who help drive local Haven activities and initiatives.
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The key duties in this role will include:
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Promote community awareness of domestic, family and sexual violence, and the role of the Haven within the local community.
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Deliver community education sessions, presentations and information sessions to community groups, service providers and stakeholders.
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Identify service gaps, emerging trends and community needs, and provide feedback to support service planning, development and advocacy initiatives.
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Foster positive working relationships between volunteers, WIS and community stakeholders.
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Contribute to initiatives that strengthen local service coordination and improve outcomes for victim-survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence.
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Support the embedding of the Haven within the local community and promote its accessibility to those who need it.
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Collect, monitor and maintain program data in accordance with funding, reporting and organisational requirements.
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About You
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Essential Criteria
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Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with community members, service providers, and key stakeholders.
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Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with a diverse range of individuals and groups.
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Sound administration, organisational and record-keeping skills, including the ability to maintain accurate documentation and meet reporting requirements.
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Desirable
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Qualification in Community Development, Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
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Experience working in community engagement, community development, stakeholder engagement or a related field.
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Special Conditions
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Some intrastate travel may be required, including travel between offices, community locations, meetings, events and stakeholder forums.
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Use of a privately owned vehicle and reimbursement in accordance with Centacare policy may be required.
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Availability to work flexible schedule on occasion to support community events, engagement activities and stakeholder meetings.
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See attached Position Description for full details.
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Prior to receiving a formal offer of employment with Centacare, the following documents must be provided for this role:
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Driver's licence
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Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
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Evidence of right to work in Australia
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100 points of identification
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What's in it for you
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SCHCADS Level 5.1 - $***** p/h + super + PBI salary packaging
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Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
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Meal and entertainment card option available
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High performing, goal focused, collaborative & supportive team environment
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Longstanding and reputable organisation
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Study leaves for ongoing employees
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Health insurance discounts with Bupa
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Who we are
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Each year, we support more than 20,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.
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Job ad Close:
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5 pm on Tuesday, 11 August
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We encourage applicants to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and thejob posting may close without notice.
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Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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With respect, no agencies please.
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