About us…
KWY is an award-winning Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering culturally grounded programs that support Aboriginal people, families and communities to create positive, lasting change.
Since 2011, KWY has worked to break the cycle of domestic and family violence, strengthen family wellbeing, and reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal children in the child protection system. Our services span family support, youth work, men’s behaviour change, kinship care, reunification, social and emotional wellbeing, research, and workforce development.
Supporting more than 2,300 families each year, KWY offers a collaborative, values-driven workplace where your work makes a genuine difference in the lives of Aboriginal families and communities.
About the position…
The Reintegration Specialist is based at the Cavan workplace and works with men transitioning from the prison system back into the community. This includes providing case management informed by a
comprehensive assessment (including a safety and risk assessment). Identified individual needs inform a tailored case plan incorporating short- and long-term goals. The case plan also outlines roles, responsibilities and timelines for achieving agreed outcomes.
The Reintegration Specialist undertakes assessment and case planning; provides referrals to appropriate in-house and external services; advocates on behalf of participants; supports goal setting; and assists with prioritising tasks in line with the service model.
The Reintegration Specialist is expected to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and external services, departments, agencies and service providers, including the Department for Correctional Services, Workskil, SA Housing Trust, and other non-government
and government organisations.
Assist participants to identify their individual needs through the provision of a comprehensive intake and assessment process and work with other contracted supports to prioritise.
- Stable accommodation outcomes
- Sustainable employment outcomes
- Reduced risk of reoffending
- Safe and supported transition and reintegration into the community
We offer a part-time vacancy (0.8 FTE) on fixed-term contract until October 2026.
About you…
The successful applicant will possess skills, experience, and knowledge in working with Aboriginal people to address the needs of people who are experiencing high levels of need and disadvantage.
The applicant will operate within a therapeutic, trauma-informed framework. The applicant would have
demonstrated knowledge of case management and working with Aboriginal families and a strong understanding of the Criminal Justice System.
What we offer…
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Competitive salary: $ 80,620 (0.8 FTE) Classification under the SCHADS Award (SCHADS 5.1)
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Salary Packaging: Attractive salary packaging options, including meal entertainment benefits, novated leasing, and more up (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
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Generous leave benefits: Additional 7 days of gifted leave on top of the 4 weeks annual leave (gifted leave conditions apply)
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Professional development: Growing organisation with great career opportunities and ongoing training and career growth
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Inclusive culture: Join a friendly, values-driven team passionate about supporting the community
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Employee Assistance Program: Support for your wellbeing
Job requirements…
- You must hold a current South Australian Driver’s License or a license which permits you to drive in South Australia.
- Successful candidates will be required to clear and maintain current probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check (Police Clearance) and Working with Children Check (applicants need to hold a current WWCC to apply).
- Knowledge in the Criminal Justice System and Work Health and Safety Principles.
Desirable:
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
- ·Certificate IV in Community services or Higher Qualification
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
- Conflict Resolution management skills.
- Counselling Skills
Experience
- Working with people from a range of cultures and social backgrounds.
- Experience in assessing needs and risks of disadvantaged people, especially ex-offenders.
Knowledge
- A basic understanding in Restorative Justice Principles.
- Time management and prioritising tasks
- Integration and social inclusion principles
About applying…
- Please submit your application via Seek, including a cover letter addressing the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the position description.
- Visit our website www.kwy.org.au/vacant-positions to download the full job description.
- Applications close once position is filled.
- Start date: As soon as possible
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
