Job Description
Family Advocate - Yamatji Country/Geraldton
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Aboriginal Family Legal Services
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Geraldton, Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest WA
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Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
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Full time
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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.
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Family Advocate - Yamatji Country/Geraldton
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We are seeking an experienced and qualified Social Worker who is interested in being part of the AFLS team in our small regional office on Yamatji Country (Geraldton) on a fixed term contract. The office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
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AFLS is an Equal Chance Employer – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
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Employee Benefits:
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5 weeks Annual Leave
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Salary Packaging of up to $15,899 per annum (increasing your take home pay)
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EAP and Internal Counsellor for Staff
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Cultural Awareness Training
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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.
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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.
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Essential Selection Criteria:
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Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent
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Trained in trauma informed practice
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Experience with Department of Child Protection
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Ability to interact with Aboriginal people in remote and rural communities
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Experience working with Aboriginal people and knowledge surrounding Aboriginal culture (e.g. kinship system, child-rearing, intergenerational trauma and more)
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Demonstrated case management experience of one on one support to clients
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An understanding of family/domestic violence and sexual assault
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Able to travel on outreach to remote communities
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Demonstrated ability to work independently
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Good communication and computer skills
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Ability to work in a team environment
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Ability to work within a legal service
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Must be able to travel for minimum over night to a few days at a time.
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Essential Eligibility Requirements
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Current 'C' Class WA Driver's Licence
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Current Police Clearance Certificate
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Current Working with Children Check
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Housing is not included.
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AFLS reserves the right to fill this position prior to the closing date

📌 Family Advocate (Geraldton)
🏢 Aboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS)
📍 Geraldton