Senior Advisor, Primary Prevention

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Our Watch Limited Full time $102,303 - $107,000 per year

About Our Watch

Our Watch is a national leader of primary prevention of violence against women and their children. Our vision is an Australia where women and their children live free from all forms of violence, and our role is to stop violence before it starts. We work to embed gender equality and prevent violence where Australians live, learn, work and socialise. Visit for more information.

About the role

  • Hybrid and remote working arrangements available
  • Full time (flexible working hours available)
  • Fixed term to June 2027 (with potential for renewal)
  • $102,303 - $107, % super + 17.5% annual leave loading

Working within the Government Relations, Policy and Evidence Directorate, the Senior Advisor, Primary Prevention is located in the Northern Territory and embedded in the Office of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Reduction (Department of Children and Families) as part of a partnership between Our Watch and the NT Government. This role will support the understanding, visibility and growth of primary prevention in the NT, through facilitating connection, skills-building, policy building, and legislative and regulatory reform.

About you

You will have experience working on the prevention of gender-based violence, with a strong understanding of current policy and practice relating to the prevention of violence against women and gender equality. You will have well-developed project management skills, relationship building and management skills, with a demonstrated ability to work, collaborate and consult with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, government agencies, non-government and community stakeholders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled organisations, academics and others.

Why work for us

Our Watch is strongly committed to the wellbeing of its employees, and we strive to continuously improve our employee experiences at work. Our Watch is recognised by the Australian HR Awards for the Best Workplace Flexibility Program, received an Excellence Award as an Employer of Choice in the Not-for-Profit Sector, and is recognised as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia. Visit for more information.

A few of our unique award winning benefits include:

  • Commitment to work life balance, including flexible hours/ways of working
  • Additional 5 additional personal leave days per year
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
  • Innovative leave policies, such as floating public holiday leave, cultural leave, etc.
  • Cultural remuneration package for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
  • $1500 individual Learning & Development budget per year

How to apply

Apply now with your current resume and cover letter. Hybrid, remote and work from home options considered within Australia. See here for this roles' position description:

Our Watch is committed to diversity, we value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are passionate about providing a barrier-free recruitment process; if you require modifications during the application process to meet your access needs, please contact us.

Applications close Thursday 4 September 5:00pm, however applications will be assessed as received.

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