Work with us

• Be part of meaningful change and work for Victoria’s peak body for Victorian organisations that specialise in family and gender-based violence across the continuum
• Generous salary packaging (total of up to $18,550), as well as above award wages and conditions under the Enterprise Agreement
• Work for an organisation that is committed to access and inclusion and has achieved the Rainbow Tick Accreditation

Annual Salary: $99,430 plus superannuation (pro rata) $50.3192 per hour

Office Location: Carlton

About the Organisation

Safe and Equal is the peak body for Victorian organisations that specialise in family and gender-based violence across the continuum, including primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery. Our vision is a world where everyone is safe, respected and thriving, living free from family and gender-based violence.

At Safe and Equal, we are committed to creating an inclusive organisation. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to work with us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour and people from migrant and refuge communities, people of any age or gender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) people, people with lived experience of family violence, and people with disability. We also consider applicants regardless of contact with the justice system and experiences of criminalisation, consistent with our legal requirement.

We are committed to fostering a work environment where everybody can bring their whole self, belong and succeed. We are a proud Equal Opportunity employer and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. We celebrate and support difference and know that one size doesn’t fit all – we endeavour to be flexible, meet your needs, and support you at every stage of your contact with us.

Our office is located in Carlton, with flexible and remote options available. We encourage applications from candidates based in rural and regional Victoria. We remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Safe and Equal offers employees a monthly RDO option, individual annual Professional Development budget, generous leave benefits including (but not limited to) Christmas Shutdown Leave, Gender Affirmation leave, Family Violence Leave and Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The Role

The Executive and Office Support Officer position is a central role in the organisation responsible for providing administrative support and coordination to the office of the CEO, HR and general office coordination and management.

The role will work closely with and support the Executive and Office Coordinator, who is responsible for executive administration, stakeholder liaison, proactive communications on behalf of the CEO. The role maintains a high level of confidentiality.

The Executive and Office Support Officer is also responsible for coordinating HR activities in partnership with the Executive and Office Coordinator, including communications and administration.

The Executive and Office Support Officer will work to support the Executive and Office Coordinator to ensure all office facilities, systems and procedures are in place and running efficiently and effectively.  This includes ensuring all systems and infrastructure are maintained and working effectively for all internal and external stakeholders. The position, along with the Executive and Office Coordinator, is a central point of contact for the organisation for the Safe and Equal office.

This role will be required to backfill core duties of the Executive and Office Coordinator during periods of leave.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• Demonstrated expertise in supporting executive staff and respecting confidential and/or sensitive correspondence
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in business management, administration and or a relevant discipline.
• Capacity to be proactive, assertive and work well under pressure or within tight time frame
• Demonstrated experience in client or stakeholder contact and ability to relate positively and confidently with a wide range of people
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritise work and show initiative
• Sound written and verbal communication skills, including excellent email and phone skills.

For more information about the key responsibilities, pre-employment checks and salary expectations of the role, download the position description.

This role is being offered on an 12-month fixed term contract. In addition to a salary of $99,430 plus superannuation ($50.3192 per hour). Safe and Equal offer its employees:

• Above award wages and conditions under its Enterprise Agreement;
• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,900), and meals and entertainment packaging;
• Generous leave benefits including (but not limited to): Christmas Shutdown Leave, Gender Affirmation leave, Family Violence Leave and Cultural and Ceremonial Leave;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Monthly RDO option; and
• Individual Annual Professional Development budget.

Application

To apply, send a cover letter describing how you meet the key selection criteria and a copy of your resume to recruitment@safeandequal.org.au.

Even if you think you do not fulfill all the requirements but still believe you are the right fit for the position, we encourage you to apply. If you’d like to discuss the position contact Tyra Berenger at tyraberenger@safeandequal.org.au.

Applications close at 11:59pm, Sunday 8 June 2025

• Strong project management and delivery focus
• Engage with a broad range of external stakeholders
• Be part of meaningful change and work for Victoria’s peak body for Victorian organisations that specialise in family and gender-based violence across the continuum
• Generous salary packaging (total of up to $18,550), as well as above award wages and conditions under the Enterprise Agreement
• Work for an organisation that is committed to access and inclusion and has achieved the Rainbow Tick Accreditation

About the Organisation

Safe and Equal is the peak body for Victorian organisations that specialise in family and gender-based violence across the continuum, including primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery. Our vision is a world where everyone is safe, respected and thriving, living free from family and gender-based violence.

At Safe and Equal, we are committed to creating an inclusive organisation. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to work with us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour and people from migrant and refuge communities, people of any age or gender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) people, people with lived experience of family violence, and people with disability. We also consider applicants regardless of contact with the justice system and experiences of criminalisation, consistent with our legal requirement.

We are committed to fostering a work environment where everybody can bring their whole self, belong and succeed. We are a proud Equal Opportunity employer and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. We celebrate and support difference and know that one size doesn’t fit all – we endeavour to be flexible, meet your needs, and support you at every stage of your contact with us.

Our office is located in Carlton, with flexible and remote options available. We encourage applications from candidates based in rural and regional Victoria. We remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Safe and Equal offers employees a monthly RDO option, individual annual Professional Development budget, generous leave benefits including (but not limited to) Christmas Shutdown Leave, Gender Affirmation leave, Family Violence Leave and Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The Role

Working in the Response, Policy and Evidence portfolio, the newly established role of Sector Workforce Development Advisor will be responsible for developing innovative strategies and resources to support workforce analysis and planning for the specialist family violence sector.

You will play a critical role in workforce analysis, planning and strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to address the evolving needs of the specialist family violence sector from a workforce perspective.

Strong workforce analysis and planning skills are critical to your success. They’ll underpin your ability to deliver a range of full cycle projects that address workforce entry points, retention and organisation resources and development  You can develop innovative solutions to workforce challenges.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. public policy, community development, social work, law) or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of and experience in industry, sector and/or workforce analysis, planning and development
• Experience in full project cycle development of workforce approaches, tools and resources for use in organisations
• Excellent relationship management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with individuals and groups
• Sound project management skills including the ability to source, analyse and present complex information

This role is being offered on an 18-month fixed term contract. In addition to a salary of $110,957 plus superannuation ($56.15 per hour). Safe and Equal offer its employees:

• Above award wages and conditions under its Enterprise Agreement;
• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,900), and meals and entertainment packaging;
• Generous leave benefits including (but not limited to): Christmas Shutdown Leave, Gender Affirmation leave, Family Violence Leave and Cultural and Ceremonial Leave;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Monthly RDO option; and
• Individual Annual Professional Development budget.

For more information about the key responsibilities, pre-employment checks and salary expectations of the role, download the position description.

Application

To apply, send a cover letter describing how you meet the key selection criteria and a copy of your resume to recruitment@safeandequal.org.au.

Even if you think you do not fulfill all the requirements but still believe you are the right fit for the position, we encourage you to apply. If you’d like to discuss the position contact Ellen McGregor at ellenmcgregor@safeandequal.org.au

Applications close at 11:59pm, Sunday 8 June 2025

We are looking to expand our team of casual facilitators and trainers, who are essential in the delivery of our workforce development programs. Whether your strengths are in training, facilitating or both, this role would work closely with other sessional staff and the prevention teams to deliver different activities to the prevention workforce across Victoria. These positions capture a range of skills and experiences including facilitation of reflective practice, in particular through our Communities of Practice, and training design, delivery and review. The responsibilities of the sessional facilitators and trainers recruited will be shaped by their skills and expertise as a facilitator/trainer and ability to contribute to the portfolio of sector development offerings.

Here are some examples of what you will achieve in the next 12 months as a Sessional Facilitator/Trainer:

• Deliver a primary prevention CoP curating meaningful conversations with primary prevention practitioners from across Victoria, utilising Safe and Equal’s approach outlined in Learning Together
• Be a part of delivering one of Safe and Equal’s flagship primary prevention trainings to an audience of practitioners from around Victoria
• Support monitoring, evaluation and reflection from CoPs and trainings to assist with learning and improvement.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about engaging with people and process – a skilled facilitator and/or trainer with deep knowledge and interest in workforce development. A collaborator who is able to hold meaningful conversations with a variety of audiences.

• Ability to create a clear structure, consistent meeting practice, and a safe learning environment where practitioners can have robust and vulnerable conversations about their work in primary prevention.
• Ability to translate research and policy-based information into easy-to-understand language, using evidence-based feminist frameworks on the primary prevention of family and gendered violence
• Be able to draw community members into a conversation, and frame questions in a way that demonstrates your willingness to listen, probe, ask, and clarify.
• Work collegially with team members and other internal stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and facilitation
• Sound understanding of adult learning principles
• Knowledge and experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of training and/or community education
• Experience in delivering training and workshops virtually and in person
• Sound computer skills and competent in use of the suite of Microsoft Office programs and Zoom.

For more information about the key responsibilities, pre-employment checks and salary expectations of the role, download the position description.

Application

To apply, send a cover letter describing how you meet the key selection criteria and a copy of your resume to recruitment@safeandequal.org.au.

If you have questions about this position contact Naomi Taranto and Erica Wastell at prevention@safeandequal.org.au.

We are no longer actively recruiting for this role, however, if you are interested, please send a cover letter describing how you meet the key selection criteria in the PD above, and a copy of your resume to recruitment@safeandequal.org.au. As we need more staff in these roles, we will get in touch with you to explore opportunities to join our team. Apply now, interviews are continually occurring on a rolling basis.