Disability Support Coordinator

Disability Support Coordinator

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

Ruah is proud to be developing the Karlup Service, a holistic, wraparound recovery-based model aimed at supporting women and children to heal from family and domestic violence (FDV). The Karlup Service will provide a range of offerings from the Angela Wright Bennett Centre (AWBC), a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility in Perth’s CBD.

Women with disability not only experience higher rates of FDV than women without disability but also face greater challenges in accessing support services. The Karlup Service will support women with disability who have experienced FDV by ensuring they are able to fully benefit from the Karlup Service offerings and connecting them with external services and supports to ensure they have the best possible chance of successfully re-establishing independent lives that are free from violence.

Reporting to and supported by the Team Lead, the Disability Support Coordinator will support clients with disability by ensuring their ease of access to Karlup Service offerings, assisting them to navigate systems that may provide financial support to them, active referrals to external agencies and advocacy.

This is a part-time permanent position, working 0.5 FTE.

What we’re looking for

The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Minimum qualification Certificate IV in social work, community services, disability support or a related discipline and/or minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar role.
• Substantial experience in a similar role within the disability support sector, including demonstrated knowledge of community-based disability and related financial support services.
• Demonstrated understanding of the intersection between disability and FDV.
• Previous experience in working effectively with women who have experienced family and domestic violence and a sound understanding of the dynamics of family and domestic violence and the social and cultural context in which it occurs.
• Capability to work effectively with a trauma and culturally informed model of service delivery.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of reliability and contribute to the functioning of the team.
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of computer skills including Microsoft Office and client reporting system.
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion, particularly Aboriginal culture.

What do we offer?

• A salary aligned with Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $85,399.
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service). 
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• up to $15,900 core packaging
• an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
• benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more! 

Required compliance documents:

• Current drivers’ license
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate?

How to apply 

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: Friday COB 16 May 2025.

For further information please contact Tahnae Le Cras, Team Lead, at tahnae.keyser@ruah.org.au.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.