ABOUT US

Make a difference in the lives of women and children escaping domestic and family violence and homelessness in the Parramatta and Cumberland LGA. The Parramatta Women’s Shelter is a not-for-profit charity established to provide crisis accommodation for women and children. It is part of the Women’s Community Shelter Network. This role provides an opportunity to join a small team committed to driving social change.

Location: Parramatta and Cumberland LGA

Work type: Part-Time, 21 hours per week – initially on a 12-month maximum term contract, with a view to the position evolving and the maximum term being extended

Reporting to: The Board

Salary type: Competitive salary plus superannuation

Award Classification: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010(SCHADS)

Social and Community Services Employee - Level 6, Pay point 1.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR THE ROLE

• Appropriate skills in business management, IT and other relevant business support skills with experience working in for-purpose organisations providing business support functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective business management systems and processes to achieve and maintain shelter compliance
• Strong project management skills and experience
• Experience and success in fundraising, events management and grants writing.
• Experience in social media management and website content management
• Commitment to work within a social justice framework with a sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Purpose with a mission to help shape and lead a positive impact contributing to homeless women and children.
• A flexible workplace.
• Salary Sacrifice Fringe Benefit available.
• Feminist organisation embedded in strong foundational practice frameworks.
• Supportive learning culture with career development.
• An inclusive organisation, member of ACON’s Welcome Here Project
• Disability inclusion, in part through our Disability Inclusion Action Plan
• Access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.

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