ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Research and Evaluation Lead, this position forms part of Wungening’s collaborative Research and Evaluation team and will provide support to project activities in line with Wungening’s commitment to decolonising data, evaluation and research.

A key focus will be coordinating the re-imagination and developmental evaluation of an Aboriginal-led healing model for Wungening’s Wooree Miya refuge. The project will inform the co-design, and implementation of the improved, Aboriginal-led service model.

ABOUT WOOREE MIYA

Wooree Miya Refuge is a 24/7 crisis service that provides safe, culturally secure, short term accommodation for women and children who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to family and domestic abuse.

Wooree Miya has been managed and operated by Wungening Aboriginal Corporation since April 2001. In January 2017 Wooree Miya transitioned to a new bespoke property, doubling the capacity of the refuge, and enabling the delivery of a new and expanded service delivery model.

It has capacity to accommodate 10 families (10 mothers and up to 60 children at any one time) in independent units with access to communal spaces.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Experience working with Aboriginal people/communities and capacity to think strategically about the bigger picture in which Aboriginal services operate.
• A strong interest in, and ability to apply, professional skills in Aboriginal-led service model design process and evaluation.
• General understanding of research, evaluation and design tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Well-developed communication and relationship skills
• Ability to coordinate projects, use initiative, and work effectively in a team. Effective computer skills, including the MS Office suite and the ability to produce written and visual reports.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• WA Working with Children Card
• National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)
• WA Drivers Licence

WORKING WITH WUNGENING – JOB BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

In additional to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:

• 2 wellness days per year
• 3-day additional Christmas shutdown leave
• 4-week top up maternity leave
• Excellent salary packaging options available
• Mentoring and training opportunities
• Clear pathways for advancement

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

For over 35 years, Wungening has led the way with culturally secure programs. Our core focus is addressing the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs on individuals, families and communities.

To heal mind, body and spirit, we proudly provide:

• Alcohol and other drug programs
• A refuge for women and children escaping family violence
• A culturally responsive emergency relief program
• Reintegration and accommodation support (justice)

We also lead a suite of cross-agency alliances, supporting:

• Reintegration into community after release from prison
• In-home support services aimed at keeping children safe at home
• Pathways to housing for the homeless
• Out of Home Care Services

Committed to Aboriginal-led solutions, our board of directors and CEO are all Aboriginal people. We currently work from 14 metro locations and employ over 200 staff.

Join us in achieving our vision: healthy communities our way.