Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 27th Jul 2021
Our client, WASH House is seeking a motivated and passionate professional to join them in this key leadership role in their organisation.
The Women’s Activities and Self Help (WASH) House is a community-based information and resource centre for women that envisages a community in which women exercise equal rights, choose their own destiny and have a safe environment for themselves and their children. They work towards this by providing information and referral, advocacy, capacity building and support services.
The organisation has been established in the area for nearly 40 years as a support and resource centre for women. Over this time, the WASH House has grown and evolved to run a range of programs including Staying Home Leaving Violence, Counselling, Case Work, Group Work and Information Services. The WASH House is a service run by women, for women.
Leave work each day feeling part of making a difference to the local community! Find out more about WASH via www.washhouse.org.au.
Reporting to the Executive Officer, this role supports the implementation of the strategic plan and outcomes and provides day-to-day supervision of a small team of staff in three key programs:
The role is Permanent Part Time at 28 hours per week but there is flexibility for days & hours to be negotiated. Salary is classified at level 6 in the NSW SCHADS Award (Pay Point to be determined based on experience). The role is based primarily in Mt Druitt but some travel in the Blacktown LGA may be necessary.
During the current lock down in NSW, there is some flexibility for some of this time to be worked remotely, however being a declared essential service this work will primarily continue from the office and COVID-safe measures have been put in place to protect staff and clients.
The successful applicant will be a person with excellent leadership skills, outstanding communication and staff management skills.
A solid background and understanding of the accountabilities of child protection, domestic violence as well as trauma informed case management and therapeutic intervention is essential for this role.
The WASH House considers being a woman a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
If you have a sound managerial background and you’re looking for a vibrant and passionate community organisation to be a part of then this is the role for you!
You can find an Information Pack (including the Full Job Description) here or call us on (02) 4555 4634.
To apply, please click Apply Now to send us your resume and a cover letter (either written or video) that tells us:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
All applicants will be required to provide current clearance of an NSW Working with Children Check and undergo a Police Check.