Job Description

A new exciting opportunity for an experienced, energetic and caring leader! Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is a leading provider of support services for women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. Our staff have passion courage and resilience that nurtures and supports life-changing outcomes for clients. Our organisation envisions a future where women and their children live safely and thrive in communities free from all forms of violence.THE ROLEThe Northern Hub is a collaborative partnership between WSSSA, SA Police and a range of other key service providers. The Coordinator position provides a pivotal role in the coordination and collaboration of the Hub’s services to alleviate the effects of domestic and family violence in families.The Coordinator will have oversight of all partners, including responsibility for program evaluation processes, facilitation of regular partnership meetings between all Hub partners and maintaining timely communication between partners. They will also be responsible for referrals, coordination of case conferences and reviews, and oversight of community development activities and strategic partnerships.This newly created position gives an opportunity for a fixed term contract to 30 June 2027, working part time 60 Hours per fortnight (0.8FTE), based at our Northern suburbs site.Position Description can be found HEREAbout YouThe successful applicant will have had experience in developing, implementing and overseeing the delivery of quality programs to women and children affected by domestic & family violence or closely related field. To succeed in this challenging and rewarding role you will also need:.A degree level qualification in Social Work or hold a tertiary qualification in Social Science, Community Service, Psychology, Counselling or other relevant qualification, with extensive experience commensurate with the position. Demonstrated leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage a team, and develop, implement and oversee the delivery of quality programs to women and children affected by domestic and family violence; Demonstrated experience in managing and negotiating complex stakeholder environments; Demonstrated ability to build relationships an=with diverse range of marginalised and highly vulnerable people including First Nations, CALD and LGBTQ+ communities;Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with a wide range of organisations and agencies;Ability to work in partnerships within complex reporting relationships;High level of written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise, negotiate, advocate and resolve conflict;A current full drivers licence, and be eligible for, or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.WHY CHOOSE WOMEN’S SAFETY SERVICES SA?We are proud to offer the following benefits to our valued staff:Level 6, Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Award: Hourly rate of $56.46Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements: Including 5 Wellbeing days On-Call leave 6 weeks paid parental leave Paid Domestic & Family Violence Leave First Nations Ceremonial, and Cultural leaveSalary Packaging Options: up to $15,900 tax free and other incentives availableCommitment to work life balance: flexible hours/ ways of workingCareer Development Opportunities: promotion opportunities, on the job and in-house training.Women’s led organisation: client-centered, strengths based, diverse, trauma-informed, supportive and responsiveSpecialist Trauma-informed Employee Assistance ProgramHow To ApplyApplications must include your resume and a cover letter, addressing the person specification within the position description.Inquires can be emailed to hr@womenssafetyservices.com.auApplications will be reviewed as received and the position closed earlier should a suitable candidate be found. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 14 December 2025WSSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building our strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds, those with disability, and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged apply.Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the essential qualification will be entitled to apply for any roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA).

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