Family and Domestic Violence Social Worker

Our Story:

At the heart of the vibrant Broome community stands the Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS), a beacon of care and support for over four decades. Established in 1977 as Western Australia's pioneering remote Aboriginal Medical Service, BRAMS continues to be a cornerstone of health and well-being for the region. Rooted in our commitment to culturally sensitive primary health care, social and emotional well-being services, and dedicated NDIS assistance, BRAMS proudly extends over 40,000 instances of service annually, nurturing the holistic wellness of our community. 

We now have a rewarding opportunity available for a committed Family and Domestic Violence Social Worker to join our team and begin making a tangible difference in the lives of families throughout Broome.

How You’ll Make a Difference:

As a Family and Domestic Violence Social Worker at BRAMS, you will play a pivotal role in fostering safer, more nurturing environments within our community. Your expert guidance and unwavering support will empower individuals and families to overcome challenges, break cycles of violence, and rediscover paths to healing. By joining our compassionate team, you'll have the opportunity to shape positive outcomes and create lasting impacts for those who need it most.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Completing risk assessment and safety action planning with women and their children under the Western Australian Family and Domestic Violence Common Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework
• Organising and supporting emergency accommodation plans including appropriate use of brokerage
• Providing short-term responses to Aboriginal women and children - including emotional and practical support, referrals to external and/or internal services, material aid, and other brokerage needs
• Providing intermediate and longer-term case management responses

For more information on the core duties for this role, click here to view the Position Description. 

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

To be considered for this position, you should have tertiary qualifications in Social Work and will ideally have at least two years of experience in a similar role. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues impacting Aboriginal communities will be highly regarded. 

Your highly developed interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to engage with clients in an empathetic and professional manner, while your warm demeanour will ensure that clients feel supported through every step of their journey with BRAMS.

Additional requirements include:

• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check and Licence Verification Check prior to commencing employment
• Current satisfactory Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Feel like you have the passion for helping people in need but aren't fully qualified to do social work just yet? We also have another role as a Family and Domestic Violence Case Worker: click here

Be Rewarded:

In addition to a competitive salary of $95,000 to $110,000 p.a. (commensurate with skills and experience), you will receive a range of generous benefits from BRAMS, including:

• NFP salary packaging options to significantly increase your take-home pay
• Relocation assistance to help you make the vibrant region of Broome your new home
• Six weeks of annual leave, with 17.5% leave loading
• Study leave is available to help you sharpen your skillset while you provide vital services to our community members
• Remote allowance 
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an experienced Social Worker looking to make a difference in the lives of Aboriginal women and children throughout Broome, we want to hear from you - apply now!