Healing & Recovery Programs Coordinator

Healing and Recovery Programs Coordinator

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading valuesdriven employer in Western Australias community services sector. Our staff go boldly not just supporting people in need but working to end homelessness end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WAs biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion where difference is valued celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

Ruah is proud to be developing the Karlup Service a holistic healing and recovery service for women and children impacted by family and domestic violence. The Karlup Service provides a range of offerings from the Angela Wright Bennett Centre (AWBC) a stateoftheart purposebuilt facility in Perths CBD.

Women who have experienced the trauma of family and domestic and are trying to rebuild their lives. To support women and children through the recovery process the Karlup Service will offer a Healing and Recovery Program providing women and children impacted by family and domestic violence the opportunity to participate in a range of educational workshops support groups and health and wellbeing activities with the aim of contributing positively to the clients capacity to rebuild their lives and improve their wellbeing.

Reporting to and supported by the Team Lead the Healing and Recovery Coordinator will play an important role in the identification implementation and delivery of suitable programs and activities that meet the needs and interests of clients.

This is a fulltime permanent position.

What were looking for

The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:

Desirable education or qualification(s)

• Minimum qualification of Certificate IV in Community Services; and/or minimum of five (5) years experience in a similar role.
• Substantial experience working in a community services coordination role and proven ability to lead and manage a key program of work.
• Previous experience in working effectively with children and young people who have experienced family and domestic violence and a sound understanding of the dynamics of family and domestic violence and the social and cultural context in which it occurs.
• Capability to work effectively with a trauma and culturally informed model of service delivery.
• Strong organisation interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively utilise computer programs and systems including Microsoft Office Suite and client management software.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of reliability and contribute to the functioning of the team.
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity gender and social inclusion particularly Aboriginal culture.

What do we offer

• A salary aligned with Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award) starting at $85399.
• 5 weeks annual leave 17.5% annual leave loading.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave with flexibility to take at 32 weeks halfpay (uniquely new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months service).
• Free independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruahpaid Journey Cover (insurance for when youre getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• up to $15900 core packaging
• an additional $2650 in meal entertainment packaging
• benefits for salary packaging travel accommodation parking fees education expenses and more!
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups joining us at Pride events being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much much more!

Required compliance documents:

• Current drivers license
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate

How to apply

Wed love to hear from you!

Please click apply create your LiveHire profile and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: COB 5 May 2025.

For further information please contact Tahnae Le Cras Team Lead Karlup Service Offerings at or.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged and to do this weneed people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.