About us

Zonta House Refuge Association (Zonta House) is a specialist provider of family and domestic violence (FDV) services. Our purpose, values and services have been informed through 40 years of experience, the needs of women in our community and research in leading practice.

Zonta House provides a suite of services for women experiencing FDV that reinforce one another and represent the core of Zonta House’s work. That is, when the voices of women are heard, our responses uphold dignity, builds on safety, and challenges the drivers of abuse. Victim/Survivors of FDV are able to access responsive and person-centred support based on their needs to build a future free from abuse.

About the role

We are seeking a Recovery Support Worker to provide support across the metropolitan area. The Recovery Support Worker role works with women in our refuge and transitional accommodations or in the community who have who have been identified as having drug and/or alcohol dependency and/or mental health concerns, to support their emotional well being and recovery. In this role, you will also be responsible for facilitating group sessions with the women in our service, as well as our staff.

This is a full time position on a fixed-term contract until the end of June 2027, with the possibility of extension. The role is based in Bentley with some travelling required across the Perth Metropolitan.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Relevant qualification and/or degree in Psychology or Counselling.
2. Professional development specialising in Drug and/or Alcohol and Mental Health and Trauma.
3. Demonstrated previous experience of working with women affected by family and domestic violence, drug and/or alcohol, mental health issues and trauma.
4. Demonstrated ability and success in engaging and supporting children, young people and/or women who have experienced family and domestic violence.
5. Demonstrated ability and experience in providing therapeutic approaches, strategies and interventions.
6. Experience an/or knowledge of adhering to organisational contractual obligations including, outcomes based model and client measurement tools.
7. Demonstrated ability to build relationships, advocate and refer effectively to a wide range of service providers.
8. Experience in providing professional and high-quality reports and accurate documentation.
9. Ability to work independently and maintain own workload to meet the set targets.
10. High level of interpersonal and communication skills
11. Competency in case management software, desirable

The successful candidate will need to provide:

• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working with Children card
• A valid motor vehicle driver's license with good driving records

Benefits & Culture

• Extra tax savings with NFP Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for career development, supervision, professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential well-being support
• An inclusive culture of dedicated and caring team members

To apply for this position

Apply by submitting a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in no more than two pages, together with your resume. Applications with no selection criteria will not be accepted.

Zonta House promotes a workplace that values and fosters the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people of all ages.

For enquiries, please contact Christine Cooke, Team Leader on 0404 759 508.

Zonta House reserves the right to commence interviews with suitable applicants immediately.