ABOUT WOMEN’S COMMUNITY SHELTERS

Women’s Community Shelters (WCS) has changed the conversation on women’s homelessness and domestic and family violence in NSW. Since opening our doors in 2012, we have walked beside and supported over 7,600 women and children to live brighter lives, free from violence.

Our work includes education and prevention; early intervention; crisis and transitional accommodation; social and affordable housing; outreach support and recovery; and advocacy. We support women of all ages, at all stages of their journey.

We bring together community, government, business and philanthropy to achieve housing outcomes that no party could achieve individually. We are proud to have established and operate a network of eleven crisis shelters and three large-scale transitional homes (specifically for women aged 55+). We have an innovative healthy relationships program for high school students, which reaches 4,000 students each year. In 2024 our work evolved to include social and affordable housing. In 2025, we will commence crisis shelter operations in Victoria for the first time.

We are looking for a talented ‘Manager – First Nations Partnerships & Outcomes’ to support this critical work and help create more safe and supported homes for women and children experiencing homelessness and domestic and family violence.

“On that first day, I didn’t think I could be any more grateful to you for taking me in, accepting me and saving my life. Your great big hearts have put me back on the right track again.

Forever grateful” Former WCS crisis shelter resident.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Location: Surry Hills, Sydney (next to Central Station)
• Work type: Maximum term contract (1 year) Part-Time at 22.8 hours per week (with work from home flexibility)
• Reporting to: Director of Housing
• Salary type: We pay above Award with attractive NFP salary packaging benefits.

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are received. Interviews will be held in January/February 2025.

Your Purpose

The Manager - First Nations Partnership and Outcomes (Manager) will lead WCS response to providing increased access to Domestic and Family Violence support for First Nations’ Peoples across the WCS Shelter Network.

Working as part of a team the Manager will play a crucial role in increasing the cultural competency and accessibility of staff and services, including through the development of meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal led organisations.

The Manager will work with internal partners to develop resources to embed best practice service responses for First Nations service users and staff within the Shelter Network.

ABOUT YOU

You have the following skills and experience:

Essential

First Nations

This is a First Nations’ identified position. WCS considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under s 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) (Anti-Discrimination Act). The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

Women

WCS’ services are provided only to women and their children. WCS considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act and section 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).

• Demonstrated extensive prior experience working with First Nations’ People and within associated communities.
• Demonstrated experience in the Community Services Sector, including direct facing client service delivery.
• Previous experience in the development of strategic partnerships.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and external standards that apply to relevant work practices.
• Demonstrated experience building rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to support programs to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Demonstrated engagement experience working with First Nations’ Peoples and communities.
• Experience in the development of organisational resources, including policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Previous demonstrated mentoring experience.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and software operating systems.
• Hold a current unrestricted Australian Drivers’ licence.
• Clearance outcomes on mandatory compliance checks including, Working With Children’s Check and National Police Check.

Desirable

• Tertiary or other qualifications within the Community Services, Social Work or similar;
• Experience working with Domestic and Family Violence services and victim-survivors.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

What we offer

• Meaningful work with purpose and impact.
• Hybrid work and work life balance.
• Great team environment in Surry Hills convenient office location close to Central train station.
• Salary Sacrifice fringe benefit – meaning you can package up to $18,550 per annum of your pre-tax salary before income tax is calculated, you take home even more pay!
• Meal, entertainment, leisure and accommodation benefits included as above.
• Additional leave days on offer during Christmas and New year.
• Wellbeing allowance.
• Supportive learning culture with career development and training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT OUR WORK AND OUR TEAM

Hear from Julia – a mum with two daughters, who was supported by one of WCS’ crisis shelters.

Hear from Sue – an older women, who was supported by one of WCS’ homes for women 55+.

By joining our dedicated team, you’ll make a tangible impact to the lives of women and children experiencing homelessness and domestic and violence – every single day. If you have the necessary experience and are passionate about community-drive change, we invite you to apply and we look forward to hearing from you.

Please note a National Police Check, Working with Children Check and proof of Covid-19 vaccinations are required for all WCS staff.

For any questions, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - First Nations Partnerships & Outcomes enquiry via EthicalJobs.

“Every woman and child has the right to a safe and secure home. The trauma of homelessness can impact every element of their life – their health, their education, their relationships, their sense of self – and their future prospects. We invite you to walk beside and support the women and children in our shelters. You won’t be just changing lives – you will be saving lives.” Annabelle Daniel OAM, CEO Women’s Community Shelters.