FDVA Assessment Specialist

We have an exciting opportunity for a FDVA Assessment Specialist to join our residential Breathing Space Men’s Behaviour Change Program, working to make a positive change in the FDVA sector.

Breathing Space program

The Breathing Space program is a specifically designed program delivered to men who choose to use violence and abuse in their relationships with partners(s) or family members. The program is delivered in a secure and supportive therapeutic setting and provides educational group work, informal counselling, individual case management and advocacy. This approach supports victim survivors, including children, to remain in their homes and in connection with their support networks, to maximise their safety.

The Role

The FDVA Assessment Specialist conducts comprehensive screening, triage, and risk and needs assessments for all incoming referrals to the Communicare Breathing Space (CBS) program. This role proactively engages with internal and external stakeholders to ensure referral and information management systems are maintained to a high standard of accuracy and quality.

This position will be offered located in Maylands on a permanent full-time basis working 76 hours per fortnight. Occasional travel may be required for this position to conduct face to face assessments in prisons.

About You

Ideally, you are passionate about keeping women and children safe from family and domestic violence. You have a strong understanding of managing emotional distress in clients and bring a solid, practice‑based approach to risk assessment and risk management. You are confident engaging with individuals experiencing complexity and crisis, and you value working collaboratively to deliver safe, accountable and high‑quality responses within the FDVA sector. Additionally, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology, and/or significant experience working in the Family and Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) sector.

• Demonstrated experience in intake, screening, triage and comprehensive FDVA risk and needs assessments, including safety planning.

• Strong understanding of FDVA dynamics, including working with men who use violence and the impacts on women and children.

• Demonstrated ability to manage crisis, emotional distress and challenging behaviours using trauma‑informed and risk‑aware practice.

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including maintaining accurate, high‑quality information and referral processes.

• Unrestricted drivers’ licence, Satisfactory Police clearance, Working With Children Check, Willingness to obtain a Department of Justice Clearance if required.

What we can offer you

• Generous NFP Salary Packaging: Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.

• Extra Leave: 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).

• Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives.

• Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.

• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program, and an annual Flu Vaccination Program.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.

Who are we

Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With over 48 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for genuinely caring about the people we help.

We are an organisation driven by our values of Everyone Is Welcome, Doing What We Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together. Communicare is committed to inclusion, cultural safety and empowering the people we serve.

If you are a purpose driven individual and this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter will be highly regarded to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role however not mandatory.

Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria. Applications close 18th March 2026.
 

Communicare values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

This role is designated under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to promote equality; Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Unsolicited agency applications will not be accepted.