Early Intervention Outreach Worker

Communicare; Armadale; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Wellbeing Leave

Paid Parental Leave

FDVA support

Health insurance

Job summary

Communicare in Western Australia seeks an Early Intervention Outreach Worker to engage men following family and domestic violence incidents and support positive behaviour change. Working with police-linked programs, you will provide timely outreach, assess needs and link individuals to services.

Using trauma-informed, culturally responsive and accountability-focused practice, you will collaborate with police, courts and community partners to improve safety outcomes for women, children and the

Qualifications

• Experience in family and domestic violence, community services, justice or related sectors.
• Skilled in outreach, engagement, assessment, case coordination and referral.
• Confident balancing participant support with accountability and risk management.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally responsive and perpetrator intervention practices.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely outreach and engagement to men following a family and domestic violence incident, building rapport and supporting early intervention.
• Reinforce legal obligations, promote accountability and help participants reduce the risk of breaches, reoffending and further harm.
• Assess participant needs and coordinate access to housing, financial, health, alcohol and other drug, and community support services.
• Encourage and support engagement with behaviour change programs through referrals, follow-up and barrier reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with police, partner agencies and community services while maintaining accurate records, managing risk and contributing to positive community safety outcomes.

Skills

Outreach & engagement

Risk assessment

Case coordination

Referral networks

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an Early Intervention Outreach Worker to engage men following a family and domestic violence incident and support positive behaviour change. Working within a police-linked program, you will provide timely outreach, help participants understand and comply with legal orders, assess needs, reduce risk factors and connect individuals with appropriate support services.

Using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive and accountability-focused approach, you will work collaboratively with police, courts and community partners to improve safety outcomes for women, children and the broader community. This role is ideal for a skilled practitioner who can build rapport, manage risk and work independently in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• - Provide timely outreach and engagement to men following a family and domestic violence incident, building rapport and supporting early intervention.
• - Reinforce legal obligations, promote accountability and help participants reduce the risk of breaches, reoffending and further harm.
• - Assess participant needs and coordinate access to housing, financial, health, alcohol and other drug, and community support services.
• - Encourage and support engagement with behaviour change programs through referrals, follow-up and barrier reduction strategies.
• - Collaborate with police, partner agencies and community services while maintaining accurate records, managing risk and contributing to positive community safety outcomes.

This is afixed term part-timerole until 29 February 2028 working60 hours per fortnight and is located inArmadale.

About You

• - Experienced in family and domestic violence, community services, justice or related sectors.
• - Skilled in outreach, engagement, assessment, case coordination and referral.
• - Confident balancing participant support with accountability and risk management.
• - Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally responsive and perpetrator intervention practices.
• - Strong communication, relationship-building and time management skills.
• - Relevant qualifications and the required screening checks and driver's licence.

What we offer

• - 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.
• - Wellbeing 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, and free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
• - Professional Development :Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.
• - Flexible working conditions : We understand how important this is.
• - Being part of an organisation that drives meaningful change across WA communities

Who are we?

Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With almost 50 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.

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.

Applications close 18 November 2026, shortlisting and interviewing may begin immediately.