Location: Mirrabooka Kevin Smith Community Centre
Type: Part-time 27 Hours per Fortnight (0.36 FTE) 
Duration: Max-Term Until 30 June 2027
Salary: From $83,638.59 base salary (pro rata) + super (based on experience)

About the City of Stirling
The City of Stirling is located eight kilometres north of Perth’s CBD and is the largest local government in Western Australia by population, supporting more than 250,000 residents. We provide over 200 services and are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and engaged workforce that supports flexible work options and work–life balance.

You’ll play an important role in supporting women and children who are escaping domestic violence, experiencing homelessness and/or facing crisis. Based at the Stirling Women’s Centre, you’ll help create a safe, supportive and empowering environment where clients can access services, build independence and work towards their goals.

This is a hands-on, community-focused role where you’ll provide practical, emotional and crisis support, while also contributing to the day-to-day running of the Centre. The position is rostered for one Saturday shift and two weekday afternoon shifts per week, with flexibility required for additional hours, weekends, public holidays or relief shifts as needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support women and families experiencing crisis. 
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention. 
• Assist with safety and housing planning.
• Facilitate meaningful activities for families. 
• Engage children through age-appropriate activities. 
• Maintain accurate records and customer data. 
• Support Centre duties, safety and cleanliness. 
• Liaise with agencies and government departments.

The working roster for this role are: 
(Saturday: 11.30am to 8.30pm, Monday: 5.30pm to 8.30pm, Tuesday: 5.30pm to 8.30pm)

Please click here for the position description.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a compassionate and capable support worker with a strong understanding of community services, domestic and family violence, and supporting women and children in crisis. You’ll ideally bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience. 
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate. 
• Current Working with Children Check. 
• Current WA C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Knowledge of family and domestic violence. 
• Strong communication, advocacy and negotiation skills. 
• Ability to prioritise competing work demands. 
• Experience supporting women and children in crisis. 

You’ll also need a National Police Clearance issued within the last three months.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking
• Rewarding You – Boosted super and leave options
• Grow With Us – Leadership programs and study support

The City of Stirling is a values‑driven organisation guided by being Approachable, Responsive, Transparent and Innovative. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children while working within a supportive, professional and community‑focused environment.

How to Apply
Questions? Contact Angela Collins on (08) 9205 7375
Applications close: Friday July 24th at 11.59pm
(We may begin interviews before the closing date—don’t wait!)
http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.