This role may be appointed as:
One full‐time position, or
Two part‐time positions (e.g. 2 days per week and 3 days per
week)
About Starick
Starick is a not-for-profit organisation operating primarily in the Perth Metropolitan South-East Corridor.
Starick supports women, children and young people experiencing and escaping family and domestic violence across the continuum of prevention, early intervention, crisis and healing.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a
Child Advocate
to join our team on a
fixed term basis until 31 Decembe
r, with the possibility of extension.
About the Role
The Child Advocate works directly with children and young people residing in refuge and
transitional housing, providing specialist, child‐centred support to reduce the impact of family and domestic violence and promote safety, wellbeing and positive development.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing immediate and ongoing individual support to children and young people in refuge and transitional housing
Supporting children to settle into accommodation and feel safe and secure
Developing and implementing child‐centred safety plans and strengths‐based case plans
Designing and facilitating therapeutic, developmentally appropriate group programs and activities
Advocating for children's emotional, health and educational needs
Strengthening positive relationships between children and their mothers/carers
Liaising with schools, childcare services, child protection and community services
Supporting parents and staff with strategies to promote child development and wellbeing
Contributing to program outcomes aligned with funding agreements and Starick's strategic objectives
About you
You are passionate about working with children affected by family and domestic violence and bring
a calm,



trauma‐informed and child‐focused approach to your work.
You will bring:
Tertiary qualifications in Education, Children's Studies, Youth Work, Social Work, Early Childhood Education and Care, or a related discipline
At least two years' experience working in FDV, child‐centred or family support services
Robust knowledge of child development and the impacts of trauma and FDV on children
Experience delivering child‐centred programs and interventions
Excellent interpersonal, advocacy and communication skills
The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Requirements
National Police Clearance
Working with Children Check
Current WA Driver's Licence
What's on offer
One full‐time position, or Two part‐time positions (e.g. 2 days per week and 3 days per
Fixed term to 31 December, with the possibility of extension
SCHADS Award level 5 pay point
Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
Employee Assistance Program
Be part of a passionate and inclusive team and culture
For further information and to access a copy of the JDF, please visit /.
To apply please provide a comprehensive resume and application addressing the essential criteria, as per the JDF.
Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us.
We reserve the right to close the position earlier.
If you have any queries, please contact Maddy on ************ or ******
Starick is committed to ensuring that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves.
We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background.
Please be advised that only successful applicants will be contacted to move to the next stage of the recruitment process.

📌 Child Advocate (Western Australia)
🏢 Starick
📍 Western Australia