The Role:

Are you a passionate Workplace Programs Specialist, keen to make a difference in the Family Domestic Violence sector? If so, we have just the role for you in our White Ribbon Australia Team!

The Senior Workplace Programs Specialist oversees the design, development, and delivery of workplace accreditation and training programs. This position is integral to strengthening gender equality, respectful relationships, safety, and support within workplaces and communities.

Through the provision of values-based leadership, the Senior Workplace Programs Specialist:

• Leads collaboration with the community engagement team to ensure programs meet stakeholder needs and build capacity effectively.
• Drives the delivery of quality programs by identifying and implementing initiatives to improve both service efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides leadership oversight to the workplace assessment panel and fosters strong stakeholder relations, both internally and externally, to uphold the organisation's mission and values.

This position is offered to on a 12-month fixed term full time basis (parental leave), working 76 hours per fortnight. This position is on a work from home basis with the option to work remotely from WA, QLD, NSW, or VIC.

This is your chance to join an organisation with an exceptional team culture, driven by a commitment to diversity, respect and fairness.

Who Are We?

White Ribbon Australia (WRA) is a leading organisation dedicated to preventing violence against women and promoting gender equality. Communicare, new custodian of WRA, is committed to creating a future where all women can live free from violence. Our work spans communities nationwide, driving social change and advocating for a culture of respect and equality.

White Ribbon Australia is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people, promoting cultural safety, inclusivity, and support. We uphold the highest standards in child safety and strive to ensure that every child feels safe, heard, and respected.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as social work, community development, or social policy or equivalent work-based experience.
• Demonstrated experienced in a senior role leading the delivery of services and programs.
• Relevant experience in a similar role managing customer accounts.
• A strong understanding of primary prevention theory and relevant frameworks and how it relates to the work of White Ribbon Australia.
• Knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce).
• Advanced communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships and alliances with individuals and groups
• Advanced people management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel inter and intra state on a semi-regular basis.
• Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date)
• Unrestricted drivers’ licence
• Working With Children Check

What we can offer you

• Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities (option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum)
• Extra Leave - 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Paid parental leave policy
• Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents
• Discounted Health Insurance with HBF
• Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program

How to Apply

Please click Apply Now to submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria.

White Ribbon Workplaces are centres of respect and proactivity in relation to the safety of women in the workplace and the community.

Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.

Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.