Family and Domestic Violence Case 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 Case 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 Case Worker at BRAMS, you will play a pivotal role in fostering safer, more nurturing environments within our community. By joining our compassionate team, you'll have the opportunity to shape positive outcomes and create lasting impacts for those who need it most.

Reporting directly to the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Manager (SEWB), you will collaborate with the Indigenous Aboriginal community, providing crucial support for women and children to achieve their goals. You would also take part in organising community events and projects for positive impact.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Receive and process referrals, ensuring the immediate needs of allocated clients are met and maintaining regular contact with clients for ongoing support
• Conduct risk assessments, safety action planning, and develop person-centred plans to build client capacity
• Collaborate with clients to monitor and review case plans, providing continuous support
• Provide comprehensive information, assist with referrals, and advocate for families when needed
• Deliver crisis interventions guided by appropriate theoretical frameworks
• Allocate suitable services based on women's needs, following BRAMS Policies and Procedures
• Maintain comprehensive case files, record information, and assist in advocacy processes with entities such as police, justice, and courts

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, your professional history should showcase meaningful contributions, guiding towards case management or a similar context. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues impacting Aboriginal communities along with a Certificate IV in Community Services or similar, will be highly regarded. 

Your highly developed interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to engage with clients and stakeholders in an empathetic and professional manner, at the same time 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 a passion for helping people in need but might be a bit overqualified for the role? We also have another role as a Family and Domestic Violence Social Worker: click here

Be Rewarded:

In addition to a competitive salary of $80,000 to $95,000 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 are looking to make a difference in the lives of Aboriginal women and children throughout Broome, we want to hear from you - apply now!