Work with us
As the peak body for specialist family violence services in Victoria, it’s an exciting time to join Safe and Equal as we continue to be an independent voice and an amplifier for our members and stakeholders to ensure we have a world-class specialist informed family violence system.
At Safe and Equal, we are:
- accountable, act ethically and have integrity.
- independent, expert and trusted.
- curious and courageous, we learn, and from this we create opportunities.
- creating our own future.
- striving for gender equity and a socially just world.
Intersectional feminism is at the foundation of who we are and how we work; it is the primary framework we use to deepen our understanding of the family violence evidence base, build coalitions and partnerships, and engage in critical reflection.
Our strategic priorities
Safe and Equal is a product of the action, leadership and expertise of the practitioners, victim survivors and leaders who have come before us. As we renew our commitment to change, we know that collaboration and partnership will be key to achieving our vision for a world beyond family and gender-based violence, where women, children and people from marginalised communities are safe, thriving and respected.
Our key priorities include:
- Developing Practice and supporting workforces
- Strengthening and connecting organisations, sectors and systems
- Building momentum for social change
- Building a strong peak organisation
For more information on our strategic priorities and history, read our Strategic plan 2021-2024.
Access and inclusion
We recognise the strength and value in a diverse workforce and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
We value and expertise of people from diverse communities and acknowledge the importance of centring the voice of lived experience. We strongly encourage applicants who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse, young people, older people, women, people who have experienced family violence, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer or asexual.
We provide flexible work arrangements, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
We are committed to access and inclusion and currently working towards achieving Rainbow Tick accreditation.
Staff benefits
Under the organisation’s EBA, Safe and Equal offers employees:
- Generous salary packaging (total of up to $18,550), as well as above award wages and conditions under the Enterprise Agreement
- Monthly RDO
- Individual annual Professional Development budget
- Leave benefits such as Christmas Shutdown Leave, Gender Affirmation leave, Family Violence Leave, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Compassionate Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Study Leave and Community Service Leave
- 13 days of paid personal/carer’s leave per annum
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible working arrangements
Additionally, staff working for Safe and Equal are eligible for the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. Portable long service means you accrue long service benefits for all your years in a single industry, rather than with a single employer. It’s ‘portable’ because it moves with you if you change employers but remain in the industry.
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Current vacancies
Workforce Specialist
Working in the Sector Development Unit, the newly established role of Workforce Specialsit will responsible for developing innovative strategies and resources to support workforce analysis and planning for the specialist family violence sector.
As the Workforce Specialsit 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 a 2-year 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 15 September 2024.
Practice Development Advisor MARAMIS
Working in the Sector Development Unit, the Practice Development Advisor will work to support workforce and practice development for the specialist family violence sector and broader workforces.
As a Practice Development Advisor, you will play a critical role in building capability across a number of workforces in responding to family violence.
Strong project and stakeholder management skills are critical to your success. They’ll underpin your ability to deliver and implement programs that meet the needs of your external stakeholders and their workforce. You can source, analyse and present complex information that will organisations to build capability and capacity.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. public policy, community development, social work, law) and/or equivalent experience in a similar role.
- An understanding of the drivers, dynamics, and impacts of family and gendered violence, including and knowledge of state and federal policy and law informing responses to family violence
- Excellent relationship management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with individuals and groups.
- Ability to influence and support others in working to achieve change.
- Ability to work with others to facilitate trouble-shooting and problem-solving in a complex environment.
This role is being offered on a 12-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 22 September 2024