Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 25th Jul 2024
- Sydney > CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Sydney
If you can bring a knowledge of domestic and family violence with an intersectional lens, as well as strong learning, development and facilitation skills, this is an ideal role for you.
This newly created position is an exciting opportunity for a domestic and family violence expert who is passionate about building capacity of early career workers and improving service delivery in the domestic and family violence sector, with a focus on intersectionality.
As well as the satisfaction of working in a job that really matters with a team that really cares, we offer our staff benefits including:
With over 180 members DVNSW is the peak body for specialist domestic and family violence (DFV) services in New South Wales. We work as a collaborative and passionate team to end gendered violence through leadership of the specialist DFV sector and the NSW policy environment. We are responsible for driving systemic change across society and governments, supporting our members through advocacy and capacity building and promoting best practice in early identification, responses, and primary prevention.
We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected, and empowered. We live and work by our values we're all about creating better experiences – for our members and for each other. We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all and are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.
As a newly established role the responsibilities and work plan will be flexible and developed in alignment with training priorities identified by the domestic and family violence (DFV) sector. Role responsibilities include the following:
To be suitable for this role, you would need:
Desirable skills:
Previous experience within the domestic and family violence sector is desirable.
DVNSW is committed to implementing safe recruitment practices. Your application may be subject to pre-employment checks such as reference checks, Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check, Right to work in Australia, COVID-19 vaccinations and National Police History check.
As a feminist organisation we understand that often, women and people from marginalised groups and communities, feel the need to fulfil every requirement for a job before they will apply for it. If you believe you have the attributes to be successful in this role but don't match every point on the job ad, that's absolutely okay – we would welcome your application and be delighted to consider it!
We encourage applicants to view the attached position description prior to applying.
Resume: Including relevant experience to make it easier for us to work out how your experience matches what we’re looking for. Please include references and your contact details.
Cover Letter: Tell us about you, why you want to work at DVNSW. Where possible respond to the role responsibilities and essential skills by providing examples – this helps us understand your expertise, how you gained your experience, what you have learned and what you have achieved.
If you have questions about this role, please email Rebecca Plummer on [email protected], using the subject line: Intersectional Sector Development Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs or via phone on 02 9698 9777.
Please apply promptly, as we may shortlist and commence interviews within the advertising period.
A position description is attached.