Working Women's Centre

This position is advertised relying on an exception in the Anti-Discrimination Act, as a special measure. Accordingly, this position is open to women applicants only.

Working within our dedicated teams, the Community Educator will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with our legal and allied professional teams to provide integrated, trauma-informed educational programming that strengthens workplace prevention of sexual harassment and gendered violence across Tasmania. Under the supervision of the Working Women's Centre Principal Solicitor, the Community Educator will provide educational leadership and practical support to all staff to achieve the organisation's objectives.

Regular intrastate travel will be required for workshop delivery and community education activities across Tasmania.

About Us:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania (WLST) is more than a statewide community legal service; we are a lifeline for women across Tasmania, offering comprehensive legal advice, together with an integrated practice of in-house financial counselling and social work services. Our legal services span a dedicated telephone advice line, face-to-face appointments, community legal education, outreach, law reform submissions, and referrals to crucial support services.  With offices in Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie, WLST is funded by the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department, recognising that in addition to the general legal problems that can affect everyone, there are some areas of law in which a woman's experience is different – as a victim of a crime, as a primary carer of children, or through discrimination or lack of equal opportunity in employment or business.

Our focus is on assisting vulnerable women who have encountered family violence, sexual abuse, or discrimination. We create a supportive work environment to maintain our staff's resilience, attuned to the diverse needs of women from various backgrounds. We are also thrilled to auspice Tasmania's first Working Women's Centre in collaboration with Worker Assist Tasmania.

About the Role:

Working within the Working Women's Centre, the Community Educator will have the opportunity to work closely with our legal and allied professional teams to provide integrated, trauma-informed educational programming that strengthens workplace prevention of sexual harassment and gendered violence across Tasmania through the "Leading Safe and Respectful Workspaces" program.

Under the supervision of the Working Women's Centre Principal Solicitor, the Community Educator will design, co-deliver and evaluate evidence-based educational initiatives to achieve the organisation's vision for this program is to work up to delivering between 100 and 150 workshops a year (2 to 3 sessions a week), co-facilitated with other community-based specialists on a fee for service basis.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design, develop, and deliver the "Leading Safe and Respectful Workspaces" workshop program, including 3-hour skills development workshops for managers, supervisors, team leaders, and HR professionals across diverse industries.
• Co-facilitate educational sessions using trauma-informed, intersectional approaches, working collaboratively with legal experts to provide comprehensive prevention education that addresses underlying drivers of gendered violence.
• Create and deliver video podcast series content, supporting both live recordings and post-production educational materials for workplace leaders and employees across Tasmania.
• Develop and maintain educational resources, including facilitator guides, participant workbooks, quick reference cards, and digital toolkits that incorporate primary prevention principles and evidence-based behavioural change strategies.
• Plan and deliver community legal education sessions, workshops, conferences, and outreach activities, with a particular focus on supporting young women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and migrant and refugee women in the workplace.

What We're Looking For:

• Educational expertise and program development experience, with demonstrated ability to design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs for adult learners. This includes experience in curriculum development, facilitation skills, and the capacity to adapt content for diverse audiences, industries, and learning styles.
• Knowledge and understanding of gendered violence prevention frameworks, including primary prevention principles, trauma-informed practice, and intersectional approaches to addressing workplace sexual harassment. Experience working with marginalised communities and understanding of power dynamics in workplace settings.
• Excellent verbal communication and group facilitation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups, manage challenging conversations, and create psychologically safe learning environments while maintaining participant confidentiality and applying trauma-informed principles in all educational interactions.

What We Offer

At Women's Legal Service Tasmania, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. As an employee within our organisation, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women in our local community.

Extra Leave: Enjoy an additional week of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with 17.5% leave loading.

Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave (pro rata) for employees with a minimum of 12 months' service.

Salary Packaging: Generous not-for-profit salary packaging and a Meal & Entertainment Card up to $18,540 through Eziway, increasing your disposable income.

Wellbeing Support: Employee health and wellbeing support, flexible working practices, and bi-monthly professional supervision/counselling sessions through Relationships Australia.

Professional Development: Opportunities for conferences, events, and a dedicated training budget for your professional growth.

Resources and Memberships: Membership to selected professional organisations and access to dedicated legal resources.

Relocation Assistance: Potential support for your move to Burnie if you're the right fit for our team.

Apply Now:

To apply, please copy and paste the following link into your browser and download a copy of the Position Description (which includes the Selection Criteria to be addressed in an application).

When you're ready to apply, email through a current resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria to  Please note that applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the position. Applications close COB Friday 13 December 2025

If you have any queries about the position, please reach out to our friendly team via our careers email and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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Women's Legal Service Tasmania is committed to protecting children, young and vulnerable people from harm and require completion of screening checks prior to finalising employment.