About Us

For almost 50 years, Jannawi Family Centre has been working with families experiencing family and sexual violence - providing specialist interventions to children aged 0-12 years and to vulnerable families. Our service was established because people saw a need in the community to support children experiencing neglect and abuse and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by creating meaningful change for children and families.

For more information please visit: www.jannawi.org.au

About the role

We are looking for a new graduate worker (Trainee) to support women, children and young people living in the LGA of Georges River who have experienced domestic, family and sexual violence. Whilst the service is based at Summer Hill, support will be offered as an outreach and will include providing specialist counselling, complex case management, risk assessments, home visiting, practical support and transport. Working within a multidisciplinary team with Social Workers and Early Childhood teachers, you will be part of a team delivering quality outcomes for its clients aligned to Jannawi's Vision, Purpose, and Values. You will be responsible for ensuring families are supported to safety, healing and recovery from trauma.

35 hrs per week on a 2-year contract, ending 30 June 2026. SCHADS Award 3.3

If you are looking to join an industry leader where your values of social justice can enrich the lives of children, youth and families, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria - Trainee

• Current enrolment in a tertiary qualification or within 2 years of completion. This may include Counselling, Welfare, Community Services or Social Work qualifications.
• An interest in obtaining knowledge (or have some experience) in working with people who have experienced interpersonal violence such as child abuse (including neglect), domestic, family and sexual violence.
• Understanding of basic counselling skills applicable to working with vulnerable people.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• An understanding of the range of issues involved in working with individuals from CALD backgrounds.
• Current drivers licence.
• Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration package and company benefits | NFP salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,600 for salary packaging meals and entertainment | Additional cultural leave (2) days per annum and flexible working arrangements.

In return, you will have the opportunity of working with an experienced and dedicated team of professionals with the opportunity for further development and career growth.

Please note: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse candidates are an essential criterion as these are CALD identified positions as per funding agreement. Please indicate this in your application.

A position description is attached.