Child Advocate

This role may be appointed as:

• One full‑time position, or
• Two part‑time positions (e.g. 2 days per week and 3 days per week)

About Starick

Starick is a not-for-profit organisation operating primarily in the Perth Metropolitan South-East Corridor. Starick supports women, children and young people experiencing and escaping family and domestic violence across the continuum of prevention, early intervention, crisis and healing.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Child Advocate to join our team on a fixed term basis until 31 December, with the possibility of extension.

About the Role

The Child Advocate works directly with children and young people residing in refuge and transitional housing, providing specialist, child‑centred support to reduce the impact of family and domestic violence and promote safety, wellbeing and positive development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing immediate and ongoing individual support to children and young people in refuge and transitional housing
• Supporting children to settle into accommodation and feel safe and secure
• Developing and implementing child‑centred safety plans and strengths‑based case plans
• Designing and facilitating therapeutic, developmentally appropriate group programs and activities
• Advocating for children’s emotional, health and educational needs
• Strengthening positive relationships between children and their mothers/carers
• Liaising with schools, childcare services, child protection and community services
• Supporting parents and staff with strategies to promote child development and wellbeing
• Contributing to program outcomes aligned with funding agreements and Starick’s strategic objectives

About you

You are passionate about working with children affected by family and domestic violence and bring a calm, trauma‑informed and child‑focused approach to your work.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Education, Children’s Studies, Youth Work, Social Work, Early Childhood Education and Care, or a related discipline
• At least two years’ experience working in FDV, child‑centred or family support services
• Strong knowledge of child development and the impacts of trauma and FDV on children
• Experience delivering child‑centred programs and interventions
• Excellent interpersonal, advocacy and communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Requirements

• National Police Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• Current WA Driver’s Licence

What’s on offer

• One full‑time position, or Two part‑time positions (e.g. 2 days per week and 3 days per
• Fixed term to 31 December, with the possibility of extension
• SCHADS Award level 5 pay point
• Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Be part of a passionate and inclusive team and culture

For further information and to access a copy of the JDF, please visit https://www.starick.org.au/work-for-starick/.

To apply please provide a comprehensive resume and application addressing the essential criteria, as per the JDF.

Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.

If you have any queries, please contact Maddy on 08 9478 5300 or careers@starick.org.au

Starick is committed to ensuring that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background.

Please be advised that only successful applicants will be contacted to move to the next stage of the recruitment process.