About Our Watch

Our Watch is a national leader of primary prevention of violence against women and their children. Our vision is an Australia where women and their children live free from all forms of violence. Our role is to stop violence before it starts. We work to embed gender equality and prevent violence where Australians live, learn, work and socialise.

We encourage applicants to visit our website and learn about the essential actions needed to prevent violence against women, www.ourwatch.org.au. To follow the ongoing conversation about preventing violence against women please like our Facebook, Instagram, twitter or LinkedIn pages.

About the role

• Hybrid and remote working arrangements available
• Full time (flexible FTE options considered)
• Fixed term to June 2027 (with potential for renewal)
• $93,333 – $96,079 + 11.5% super + 17.5% annual leave loading

Working within the Prevention in Action Directorate, the Business Development Officer, Our Watch Institute supports the team to deliver a range of services that inspire and support workplaces to do their part in preventing violence against women in workplaces and the community. This role leads on support and systems that ensure a positive client experience and efficient internal resource management, as well as supporting program delivery, event management, proposal writing and other client/business development administration.

About you

You have great communication skills, and are confident liaising with potential and existing clients and other Our Watch stakeholders, to contribute to the operations of the Institute. Attention to detail and supporting the timely delivery of high-quality services are core to your way of working. You will be comfortable operating with a commercial lens and are interested in business development/sales and will have the opportunity to develop your skills in this space.

Why work for us

Our Watch is strongly committed to the wellbeing of its employees, and we strive to continuously improve our employee experiences at work. Our Watch was recently recognised at the 2023 Australian HR Awards for the Best Workplace Flexibility Program and receiving an Excellence Award as an Employer of Choice in the Not-for-Profit Sector. Our Watch has also recently been announced as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia. For the full list of our award winning employee benefits, please view the 'Work with us' page on our website https://www.ourwatch.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/

A few of our unique award winning benefits include:

• Commitment to work life balance for staff, including flexible hours/ ways of working and 5 additional personal leave days per year.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Innovative leave policies, such as floating public holiday leave, cultural leave
• Cultural remuneration package for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

How to Apply

To apply, please click Apply Now and upload your current resume and cover letter for consideration. Providing a direct response to the key selection criteria is optional, however please ensure you demonstrate in your written application that your capabilities fulfil the requirements of this position.

Hybrid, remote and work from home options considered within Australia.

To view the position description, please click here.

Our Watch is committed to diversity, we value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our Watch is proud to offer Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander staff an additional remuneration package in recognition of the cultural knowledge they carry and ongoing impacts of colonisation.
We are passionate about providing a barrier-free recruitment process, if you require modifications during the application process to meet your access needs, please contact us.

Applications will be assessed as received.