Advocate, Family & Domestic Violence Services

About the role

Luma is seeking a compassionate and skilled Family & Domestic Violence (FDV) Advocate to support victim-survivors through client-centred case management, advocacy, and safety planning. This role is ideal for someone passionate about empowering clients and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This role is fixed-term for 2 years with the possibility of permanent extension.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Triage & Assessment Officers to provide brief interventions and support to FDV victim-survivors. Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and develop tailored case plans. Deliver case management services and coordinate referrals to external agencies.

• Identify FDV risk factors and co-develop and update safety plans with clients.

• Accurately record client data and document service occasions and outcomes for reporting purposes.

• Provide information on Luma's services and facilitate access to development programs. Support clients in building safety knowledge and future planning skills.

• Contribute to updating team resources and community education through participating in supervision, team meetings, and partnership development.

About you

• Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline, such as Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology or equivalent.

• Proficiency in providing brief interventions, advocacy and support to individual clients affected by Family and Domestic Violence, including women, children, and their families.

• Understanding of working within a social model of health with clients experiencing co-occurring mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and developmental trauma presentations.

• Ability to work autonomously, using professional judgement and decision making when assessing client needs.

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to culturally responsive practice, particularly in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and other marginalised communities.

• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and actively support personal wellbeing in a high-demand environment.

About us

Luma is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of Western Australian women since 1977, delivering integrated medical, allied health, mental health, FDV advocacy, health promotion and education across the Perth metropolitan area. Luma is one of Australia's largest not-for-profit organisations specialising in women's health and wellbeing. For over 45 years, we've been providing safe, supportive and accessible healthcare services to women and families in WA.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with tax-free salary packaging where you can package up to $15,900 + $2,600 for entertainment expenses per annum and not pay tax on that amount.

• 4 weeks annual leave + leave loading + up to an additional 2 weeks paid leave each year over the end of year shutdown period.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program along with other wellbeing initiatives.

Interested in this role?

If you have the passion, skills, and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume with a cover letter outlining why you are suitable for the role using the ‘Apply’ link on this page. The closing date for application is 11th September 2026. We will be reviewing applications as received, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply now!

To see the position description, which includes the full selection criteria please check out our website: Job Opportunities - Luma - Not-For-Profit Jobs in Perth WA

For further information, please contact ••••@luma.org.au.