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, people with disability 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 are proudly a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation.
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.
Volunteer and student placement positions
No current vacancies.
Current vacancies
Manager, Training Operations and Strategy
- Key people leadership role
- Leverage trends and best practice principles in education and training to inform Safe and Equal’s work
- Oversee the development, delivery and evaluation of training and workforce development projects
- 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. We are an independent, non-government organisation that leads, organises, advocates for, and acts on behalf of our members. We work towards a world where everyone is safe, respected and thriving, living free from family and gender-based violence.
At Safe and Equal, our diversity is our strength. We strongly encourage applications of people from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally, linguistically, and religiously diverse peoples, young people, older people, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer or asexual, people with lived experience of family violence, people in the sex industry and people who live with disability. We also consider applicants regardless of contact with the justice system and experiences of criminalisation, consistent with our legal requirement.
Safe and Equal’s 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.
The role
Working in the Response, Policy and Evidence portfolio, the Training Operations and Strategy Manager leads the response training program and offerings for the family violence and allied sectors.
Key to the success of this role will be delivering a high-volume training program including supporting a team of dedicated sessional trainers, in addition to an Instructional Designer. The role will also oversee strategy and implementation for response training activities and workforce development projects.
We’re looking for an experienced people leader with a track record in delivering successful learning and development strategies and programs.
Key selection criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. public policy, community development, social work, education and training) or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated success in leading the development and delivery of large-scale, multi-project training programs
- Sound understanding of learning design principles, practices, curriculum development, resource development and production
- Excellent relationship management and coordination skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with individuals and groups
- Experience in building and leading teams
This role is being offered on an 18-month fixed term contract. In addition to a salary of $132,325 plus superannuation ($66.96 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
- Individual Annual Professional Development budget
For more information about the key responsibilities and pre-employment checks, 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 Jelena Djurdjevic at jelenadjurdjevic@safeandequal.org.au.
Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 25 October 2026.