• Full time, Fixed term contract till 30.06.2027 | Location:  Mount Gambier
• Collaborative and client focused team | Experienced and supportive leadership
• $53.43 p/h + super + PBI salary packaging
   

Join us as a Haven Community Partner and make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence

About the program

In partnership with the South Australian Office for Women, Centacare delivers Haven services in selected regional communities. The Limestone Coast Haven, based in Mount Gambier, serves as a central hub for women and children experiencing domestic, family, and sexual violence. By providing access to information, support, and integrated services, the Haven ensures timely, coordinated, and person-centred responses that meet individual needs.

The Role

As a Haven Community Partner, you will play a vital role in supporting victim-survivors by building community awareness, strengthening local service networks, and fostering coordinated responses to domestic, family, and sexual violence.

Working collaboratively with the Women’s Information Service (WIS) Haven Coordinator, local services, and volunteers, you will help deliver a responsive, person-centred program that meets the unique needs of the community while contributing to a consistent statewide Haven approach. You will also play an important role in engaging and supporting volunteers who help drive local Haven activities and initiatives.

The key duties in this role will include:

• Promote community awareness of domestic, family and sexual violence, and the role of the Haven within the local community.
• Deliver community education sessions, presentations and information sessions to community groups, service providers and stakeholders.
• Identify service gaps, emerging trends and community needs, and provide feedback to support service planning, development and advocacy initiatives.
• Foster positive working relationships between volunteers, WIS and community stakeholders.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen local service coordination and improve outcomes for victim-survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence.
• Support the embedding of the Haven within the local community and promote its accessibility to those who need it.
• Collect, monitor and maintain program data in accordance with funding, reporting and organisational requirements.
   

About You

Essential Criteria 

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with community members, service providers, and key stakeholders.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with a diverse range of individuals and groups.
• Sound administration, organisational and record-keeping skills, including the ability to maintain accurate documentation and meet reporting requirements.
   

Desirable

• Qualification in Community Development, Community Services, Social Sciences, Human Services or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience working in community engagement, community development, stakeholder engagement or a related field.
   

Special Conditions

• Some intrastate travel may be required, including travel between offices, community locations, meetings, events and stakeholder forums.
• Use of a privately owned vehicle and reimbursement in accordance with Centacare policy may be required.
• Availability to work flexible hours on occasion to support community events, engagement activities and stakeholder meetings.
   

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 5.1 - $53.43 p/h + super + PBI salary packaging
• 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

Who we are

Each year, we support more than 20,000 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 Family 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 Jane Zeitz, Manager on 08 8303 6648.

Job ad Close: 5 pm on Tuesday, 11 August

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.