MEET OUR
TEAM
The staff at Safe and Equal are critical to supporting the work taking place within the sector.
We bring together the skills, experience and expertise of many people. Our team are passionate about ensuring Safe and Equal stands strong against family violence.
We are currently working to ensure all staff are recognised in this section.
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTORS
Executive Director, Sector Development
Jelena leads the Sector Development Unit in the development of innovative state-wide workforce capability policy solutions, and oversees the design of Safe and Equal’s workforce strategy.
Executive Director, Policy, Communications and Engagement
Overseeing the multi-disciplinary PCE Unit, Louise leads Safe and Equal’s approaches to policy analysis, strategic advocacy, government, partner and member engagement, and broader campaigns and awareness-raising.
Executive Director, Primary Prevention
Marina leads the integration of primary prevention across the organisation, with a focus on workforce development; building and sharing specialist expertise; and contributing to stronger coordination of prevention efforts across organisations and sectors.
SECTOR
DEVELOPMENT
Instructional Designer
Drawing on adult learning principles, Ashley maintains, enhances and develops rich and engaging learning programs and designs interactive, social and collaborative online activities.
Statewide Disability Inclusion Advisor
Brittany works with external stakeholders to build capacity across member agencies and other community organisations, with a focus on strengthening service responses to victim survivors with disability.
Practice Development Advisor – MARAMIS
Elizabeth’s role predominantly supports capacity building for the MARAM and information sharing schemes within specialist family violence victim survivor services.
Manager, Workforce Policy and Practice
Ellen supports the implementation of state-wide practice frameworks and building the capacity of the specialist family violence workforce.
Practice Development Advisor- Safety and Support Packages Statewide Coordinator (PSI/FSP)
Esther supports workforce and practice development in the specialist family violence sector as the Statewide Coordinator for Safety and Support Packages; Flexible Support Packages (FSP) and Personal Safety Initiatives (PSI).
Practice Development Advisor
Jessica supports workforce and practice development in the specialist family violence sector.
Trainer
As a trainer, Kelly delivers a range of training packages to the specialist family violence sector and non-specialist sectors across Victoria.
Sector Development Advisor
Working within the Sector Development Unit, Kristy works across multiple projects focussed on strengthening and supporting the family violence sector.
Manager, Statewide Coordination
Lisa supports the strategic objectives of a team who engage with external stakeholders to embed reforms and build capability across member agencies and other community organisations.
Practice Development Advisor
Liz supports the implementation of practice frameworks and capacity building within the specialist family violence sector.
Leadership Program Project Officer
Tara works on Safe and Equal’s leadership development program Lead + Adapt, and the Leadership Network.
Manager, Training Operations and Strategy
Tharaka manages the Workforce Development Training team and collectively ensures that the training packages and training delivery are effective and above industry standard.
PRIMARY
PREVENTION
Prevention Practice and Workforce Development Manager
Amelia manages primary prevention practice and workforce development, overseeing a suite of capability development offerings.
Fast Track Project Advisor
Beth supports the delivery of the Fast Track program, an intensive leadership program for specialist family violence response and primary prevention professionals.
Prevention Workforce Development Advisor
In her role as Workforce Development and Training Advisor, Erica leads the strategy, design and development of primary prevention training packages and workshops.
Prevention Program and Campaign Advisor
As Prevention Program and Campaign Advisor, Hannah supports the delivery and implementation of programs and campaigns related to prevention sector development.
Prevention Program Officer
As Prevention Program Officer, Lina supports the delivery and implementation of all programs related to prevention sector development.
Prevention Advisor, Connecting Communities
Lucy supports the Primary Prevention Unit across areas such as the development and delivery of training, resource development and stakeholder engagement.
Prevention Project and Partnership Manager
Meghan leads a team of Prevention Advisors working on prevention policy, partnerships, evaluation and sector development, including the Partners in Prevention Network.
POLICY, COMMUNICATIONS
& ENGAGEMENT
Communications Manager
As Communications Manager, Hayley leads the design, development and implementation of Safe and Equal’s communications activity.
Policy and Advocacy Advisor
Joseph plays a key role in policy development, service development and sector engagement, supporting efforts to drive systemic change within the specialist family violence sector.
Policy Manager
Kate is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of the Policy Team, as well as supporting policy and advocacy activity across the organisation.
Policy Advisor
Working collaboratively with the policy team, Kim contributes to policy development, consultation and sector collaboration to inform public policy on family violence.
Media and Communications Advisor
Melanie plans and coordinates Safe and Equal’s media and communications activities, and leads the day-to-day coordination and support for media engagement.
Strategic Projects and Engagement Advisor (Access and Inclusion)
Pauline’s work focuses on capacity building and supporting and enabling accessible, inclusive, and equitable specialist family violence responses and ways of working.
Business Partnerships and Engagement Advisor
Robyn coordinates the development and delivery of tailored professional development and capability building products and services.
OPERATIONS, QUALITY
& GOVERNANCE
Finance Manager
As Finance Manager, Julie is responsible for the oversight, management and consolidation of Safe and Equal’s financial systems, processes and infrastructure.
Operations Lead – Organisational Development and Governance
Meg is responsible for leading and coordinating the governance activities of the organisation and for supporting the implementation of good governance principles.
Office Administrator
As Office Administrator, Nicola is responsible for supporting the key day-to-day functions for the Safe and Equal office.
Operations Lead – Client and Training Services
Sara supports the implementation and delivery of organisation-wide capacity building activities through the lens of operations, quality, and governance.
Executive and Office Coordinator
Tyra provides operational and administrative support to the organisation and its implementation of capacity building activities.