Job Description

This is a part-time or full-time negotiable (60-75 hours per fortnight) position on a 2-year fixed term contract.

About Starick

Starick is a not-for-profit organisation operating primarily in the Perth Metropolitan South-East Corridor. Starick supports women, children and young people experiencing and escaping family and domestic violence across the continuum of prevention, early intervention, crisis and healing.

Starick is seeking a skilled and values driven Coordinator – Early Intervention Program to join our team and play a key role in improving outcomes for children and young people impacted by family and domestic violence (FDV).

This is an exciting opportunity to coordinate an innovative, evidence based early intervention program delivered in partnership with Curtin School of Allied Health and embedded within frontline FDV services.

About the Early Intervention Program

Starick’s Early Intervention Program supports children and young people affected by FDV through early screening, assessment and therapeutic interventions. The program is delivered by professionally supervised Curtin University students in occupational therapy, speech pathology and social work, working alongside Starick’s specialist FDV practitioners.

In 2026, the program will expand into additional services, including an Aboriginal specific service, providing an exciting opportunity to contribute to service development, evaluation and system learning.

About the Role

Reporting to the Early Intervention Program Manager, the Coordinator works closely with Curtin
University, Starick practitioners and students to deliver and coordinate the program across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acquiring and developing resources for the EIP
• Induction of Curtin allied health students on placement at Starick
• Maintaining a roster of student placements
• Obtaining required documentation from students before their placement commences
• Day-to-day task supervision of students at Starick sites in close consultation with the refuge coordinators
• Facilitation of weekly review and case planning meetings
• Liaison with Curtin Fieldwork Supervisors
• Liaison across the sites delivering the program, including promoting information sharing and development and facilitation of a community of practice.
• Oversight and coordination of student placements to ensure they are meeting client needs, FDV service needs, and student placement requirements
• Supporting FDV and allied health practitioners to enhance multidisciplinary case management in working with clients to achieve best possible outcomes
• Collecting and recording statistical data and feedback on the program for reporting and evaluation purposes
• Oversight of relevant documentation being produced and stored accurately
• Networking to promote the EI program and secure relevant referral pathways

About you

You are an organised, collaborative professional with a strong understanding of family and domestic violence and a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

You will bring:

• Well developed knowledge of FDV, including the gendered drivers of violence
• Understanding of child and youth development and the impacts of trauma
• Knowledge of early intervention strategies for children and young people, including individual and group interventions.
• Knowledge of the FDV service system.
• Familiarity with specialist children and young people’s service system for referral and advocacy.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary or complex service environments
• Demonstrated project or program coordination experience
• Systemic and individual advocacy skills to improve access of clients to mainstream and allied health services
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to solve problems, multi-task, and organise others.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential information and sensitive issues
• A strengths based, trauma informed and culturally safe practice approach

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work, Early Childhood or a related field
• National Police Clearance
• Working With Children Check
• Current WA Driver’s Licence
• Right to work in Australia

What’s on offer

• Part time or full time negotiable (60-75 hours per fortnight) position on a 2-year fixed term contract initially.
• SCHADS Award level 6 pay point
• Salary Packaging up to $15,900
• Employee Assistance Program
• Be part of a passionate and inclusive team and culture

For further information and to access a copy of the JDF, please visit https://www.starick.org.au/work-for-starick/.

To apply please provide a comprehensive resume and application addressing the essential criteria, as per the JDF by 4:00pm, Friday 17th of April 2026.

Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.

If you have any queries, please contact Maddy on 08 9478 5300 or careers@starick.org.au

Starick is committed to ensuring that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background.

Please be advised that only successful applicants will be contacted to move to the next stage of the recruitment process.