Team Leader, Lived Experience and Advocacy Program

• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Attractive salary packaging options - up to $15,900 tax free
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Be part of an exciting new chapter with YWCA Australia in the Northern Territory, where lived experience leadership is at the forefront of efforts to end Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence and Homelessness.

• Location: Larrakia Land - Darwin - Palmerston | office & remote
• Contract: Full-Time | Ongoing
• Salary: $55.72 to $58.19 an hour + Super
• Benefits: Salary packaging up to $18,550 + paid parental leave + career development

For over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy.Our five-year plan has a focus on making young women's leadership and women's housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. Learn more about ushere .

About the role

We are looking for a Team Leader, Lived Experience and Advocacy Program (LEAP), to lead the growth and delivery of LEAP and the Amplifying Voices Program, ensuring the voices of people with lived experience of Homelessness andDomestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) shape policy, programs, and practice through meaningful engagement and advocacy.

In this role you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of trauma-aware, strengths-based, and culturally safe programs that elevate lived experience voices in homelessness and DFSV.
• Build strong partnerships with government, community, and sector stakeholders to support advocacy and impact.
• Oversee sub-contractors, partners and program components, including culturally specific initiatives and evaluations.
• Promote LEAP and the Amplifying Voices Program, and support ethical, participant-led advocacy, while ensuring compliance, reporting, and budget management.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant qualifications and sector experiencein social work, community development, health promotion, or related fields (postgraduate desirable).
• A strong background in lived experience advocacy and program management.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationshipswith diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD groups, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, co-design principles, and the ethical foundations of lived experience advisory bodies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce complex documentation and facilitate inclusive, accessible engagement.

Don't meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Thinking of relocating to the Top End?

Whether you're based outside Darwin or considering a lifestyle change, this is your chance to take a meaningful step forward in your career while making a real impact.

Working in Darwin we offer:

• Extra leave– enjoy an additional week of annual leave
• Relocation allowance– we'll help you make the move
• 14 weeks paid parental leave– with superannuation
• Ongoing learning and development – grow your skills and career
• Early access to long service leave from 7 years.

How To Apply

Ready to join a team that makes a difference? Click 'Apply' to submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role

Applications close on 12 September 2025.

We're excited to find the right fit and will be reviewing applications as they come in. Submit yours early for priority consideration, as the role may close before the advertised deadline.

Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.

Questions?

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact Rachael Uebergang, General Manager, Northern Territory E: rachael.uebergang@ywca.org.au or P:08 8936 0500.

Please note that preferred candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid National Police Check, Drivers Licence, a state-based Working with Children Permit, and complete a medical declaration.