• Full time, Fixed term contract till 30 June 2025 | Location:  MT Gambier
• Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadership
• SCHCADS Level 3 (Crisis) $49.28p/h + super + PBI salary packaging

Join us as a Community Development Worker in Mount Gambier to engage communities, build partnerships, and support DFV prevention through the EASE program.

The Role

Working with the Early Assessment Support and Engagement (EASE) program and based in Mount Gambier, the Community Development Worker will be instrumental in creating early intervention pathways for victim-survivors of Domestic Family Violence (DFV) in the Limestone Coast. Working closely with a dedicated team, you’ll engage with local leaders, community members, and service providers to build awareness, strengthen partnerships, and develop culturally sensitive programs that support those affected by DFV. Your outreach will extend to the Upper Southeast region, including Naracoorte, Bordertown, and surrounding townships, to ensure the community is informed, empowered, and connected to support services

The key duties in this role will include:

• Engage community members through consultations, group activities, education, referrals, and other outreach efforts.
• Design and deliver programs and presentations to reach diverse community groups.
• Ensure all materials and engagement practices are culturally safe and relevant to community needs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with key community leaders and local services.
• Facilitate activities and discussions that raise awareness about DFV and provide pathways for support.
• Encourage participation of those with lived experience in the development and evaluation of program services.

About You

You are a compassionate and community-driven individual with a strong commitment to supporting victim-survivors of domestic and family violence. Your background in social work, community development, or related fields equips you with the skills to engage effectively with diverse communities, build strong partnerships, and create impactful programs.

If you’re ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards you, while making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

 Essential Criteria

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Services, or Community Development, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive background in domestic violence, Aboriginal family violence, or community development (Desirable).
• Proven ability to work effectively with community stakeholders and lead community-based initiatives (Desirable).

Special Conditions

• This role will involve extensive travel within the Limestone Coast region, with some work occurring outside standard business hours.

See attached Position Description for full details. 

Prior to receiving a formal offer of employment with Centacare, the following documents must be provided for this role:

• Driver’s licence
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• 100 points of identification

What's in it for you

• SCHCADS Level 3 Crisis Accommodation Employee $49.28p/h + Super
• Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card option available
• High performing, goal focused, collaborative & supportive team environment
• Longstanding and reputable organisation 
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Study leaves for ongoing employees 
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

About Us

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Community Services - Our Story

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) detailing your interest in this position and outlining the experience and qualifications that you can bring to the role. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button. 

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Susie Smith, Regional Manager, Southern Country Domestic Violence Service on 08 8303 6653 or 0417851664.

Closing Date: 5 pm, Friday 22^nd November.

We encourage applicants to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the job posting may close without notice.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.