• Part-time - 14 hours per week
• 7 month contract (to 31 December 2025), with permanent position available dependent on future funding
• Based in Lutruwita / Tasmania, with flexible work options
• SCHADS Level 4
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits and extra annual leave over the New Year period
• This is a dedicated role for an past or current sex worker

ORGANISATION DESCRIPTION

Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association, is the national peak body representing sex workers and sex worker organisations across the country. We advocate for sex worker rights, fighting for social, legal, political, cultural, health, and economic justice. Our work is built on principles of self-determination, peer leadership and community-driven advocacy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an outreach worker, you will support sex workers in Lutruwita/Tasmania, including visiting and talking with sex workers, to share information about health, rights, safety, and referrals to other services. You will also help create resources, take part in community events, build relationships and trust, and help with delivering awareness training for services. You will be part of a national network of peer sex worker organisations and will have support from others doing similar work across the country.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Is a current or former sex worker and understands the issues facing sex workers face.
• Has great interpersonal skills.
• Understands cultural safety, peer work, and sex worker rights.
• Feels confident speaking with people from different backgrounds.
• Can work independently and also part of a team.
• Knows how to use social media and online tools.

IT’S ALSO GREAT IF YOU:

• Have done peer education or community outreach before.
• Know about health, legal, and safety issues for sex workers in Australia.
• Can help make resources.
• Are connected with the sex worker community and want to be involved in the movement.

If you are interested in the position but unsure whether you meet the criteria, please contact Andrew on or 0451 835 897 or [email protected] using the subject line: Outreach Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

LOCATION AND FLEXIBILITY

This job is based in Lutruwita/Tasmania with the office based in Nipaluna/Hobart. Work from home options are available, but you need to be based in Lutruwita/Tasmania.

If you’re unsure or need help with your application, please contact us — we’re happy to talk with you or support you through the process.

WHY JOIN US?

• Work in a peer-led workplace that supports sex workers.
• Be supported to learn new skills and grow your experience.
• Work with a national team of sex workers.
• Do work that helps improve the health and safety for sex workers.

Scarlet Alliance is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from migrants and sex workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sex workers, sex workers with disability, sex workers who inject drugs, and LGBTIQA+ sex workers. If you have any accessibility needs for the recruitment process, just let us know.

SALARY & CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT

This is a maximum term (to 31 December 2025) part-time position of 0.4 FTE (14 hours/week) paid at the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 Level 4.1 - 4.3 ($43.08 - $46.35 per hour) and subject to the National Employment Standards.

Salary sacrifice is available for this position.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to submit your application.

For any questions, contact Andrew at [email protected] using the subject line: Outreach Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0451 835 897

We respect your privacy. Your application will be kept confidential and only shared with staff involved in hiring. Information will be stored securely and only used for this recruitment process.

An application form is attached.