Aboriginal Identified Position

Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role.

About the role The Project Officer provides project coordination, stakeholder engagement, research, administrative and implementation support across CASWA programs and initiatives. The Project Officer will work across a range of CASWA projects and organisational priorities, including Aboriginal child and family safety.

Current project responsibilities include supporting the Child Safe Community Services Project, working closely with the Program Manager to support ACCOs and other community service organisations to embed the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations in culturally safe and sustainable ways.

Key responsibilities

- Collaborate with ACCOs, WACOSS and government stakeholders to support culturally appropriate implementation of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

- Support implementation of the Child Secure Community Services Project in partnership with WACOSS, the Department of Communities and other key stakeholders.

- Support the Program Manager with the day-to-day coordination and delivery of assigned CASWA projects and initiatives.

- Support partnerships between CASWA, ACCOs and sector stakeholders through consultation, collaboration and engagement activities.

- Attend relevant meetings, forums and sector engagement activities as required, in support of the Program Manager.

- Assist with the coordination of meetings, forums and training activities related to child safety and other assigned projects.





- Support knowledge-sharing activities and the development and distribution of project information and resources.

- Participate in CASWA team meetings, planning activities and sector engagement activities as required.

- Undertake regional travel within Western Australia as required to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

About you

- Knowledge of, or the ability to develop knowledge of, the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and their application in Aboriginal community-controlled settings.

- Experience providing project or program support, including coordinating activities, maintaining records and following up actions.

- Ability to build and maintain respectful working relationships with Aboriginal organisations, government agencies, sector partners and other stakeholders.

- Ability to support research and contribute to policy or advocacy work under the guidance of the Program Manager and Executive Manager.

- Knowledge of child protection legislation, compliance, and best practice in child safety.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to assist with correspondence, project documentation and resources.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team, using initiative and seeking guidance when required.

- Well-developed organisational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.





- Willingness and ability to travel regionally throughout Western Australia as part of the role.

- WA Driver's Licence.

Desirable

- Knowledge of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and its impact on the child safety landscape.

- Understanding of Aboriginal self-determination, trauma-informed practice and Aboriginal-led approaches to child and family safety.

- Experience supporting projects, consultations, workshops or sector engagement activities within the community services or ACCO sector.

- Familiarity with project reporting and evaluation in the community services sector.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications including Teams and Outlook

About us The Council of Aboriginal Services Western Australia (CASWA) is dedicated to strengthening the Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) sector in WA by supporting self-determination, cultural authority, and sector development. CASWA works closely with ACCOs to ensure Aboriginal-led solutions drive systemic change, particularly in areas such as justice, education, housing and child and family safety.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter via SEEK outlining your suitability for the role.

For further information or a copy of the , please email @caswa.org.au or contact Kristina Radcliffe, Executive Manager - Strategy, Policy and Planning on 0472832*.

Applications close Friday, 27 November 2026.

CASWA may commence the recruitment process before the closing date and may close the advertisement early.

CASWA welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including people living with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ people.

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🏢 Council of Aboriginal Services Western Australia
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