Sector Workforce Development Advisor, Melbourne

• Strong project management and delivery focus
• Engage with a broad range of external stakeholders
• Be part of meaningful change and work for Victoria's peak body for Victorian organisations that specialise in family and gender-based violence across the continuum
• Generous salary packaging (total of up to $18,550), as well as above award wages and conditions under the Enterprise Agreement
• Work for an organisation that is committed to access and inclusion and has achieved the Rainbow Tick Accreditation

About the Organisation

Safe and Equal is the peak body for Victorian organisations that specialise in family and gender-based violence across the continuum, including primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery. Our vision is a world where everyone is safe, respected and thriving, living free from family and gender-based violence.

At Safe and Equal, we are committed to creating an inclusive organisation. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to work with us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour and people from migrant and refuge communities, people of any age or gender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA ) people, people with lived experience of family violence, and people with disability. We also consider applicants regardless of contact with the justice system and experiences of criminalisation, consistent with our legal requirement.

We are committed to fostering a work environment where everybody can bring their whole self, belong and succeed. We are a proud Equal Opportunity employer and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. We celebrate and support difference and know that one size doesn't fit all – we endeavour to be flexible, meet your needs, and support you at every stage of your contact with us.

Our office is located in Carlton, with flexible and remote options available. We encourage applications from candidates based in rural and regional Victoria. We remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Safe and Equal offers employees a monthly RDO option, individual annual Professional Development budget, generous leave benefits including (but not limited to) Christmas Shutdown Leave, Gender Affirmation leave, Family Violence Leave and Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The Role

Working in the Response, Policy and Evidence portfolio, the newly established role of Sector Workforce Development Advisor will be responsible for developing innovative strategies and resources to support workforce analysis and planning for the specialist family violence sector.

You will play a critical role in workforce analysis, planning and strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to address the evolving needs of the specialist family violence sector from a workforce perspective.

Strong workforce analysis and planning skills are critical to your success. They'll underpin your ability to deliver a range of full cycle projects that address workforce entry points, retention and organisation resources and development You can develop innovative solutions to workforce challenges.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. public policy, community development, social work, law) or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of and experience in industry, sector and/or workforce analysis, planning and development
• Experience in full project cycle development of workforce approaches, tools and resources for use in organisations
• Excellent relationship management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with individuals and groups
• Sound project management skills including the ability to source, analyse and present complex information

This role is being offered on an 18-month fixed term contract. In addition to a salary of $110,957 plus superannuation ($56.15 per hour). Safe and Equal offer its employees:

• Above award wages and conditions under its Enterprise Agreement;
• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,900), and meals and entertainment packaging;
• Generous leave benefits including (but not limited to): Christmas Shutdown Leave, Gender Affirmation leave, Family Violence Leave and Cultural and Ceremonial Leave;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Monthly RDO option; and
• Individual Annual Professional Development budget.

For more information about the key responsibilities, pre-employment checks and salary expectations of the role, please email for a copy of the position description.

Application

To apply, send a cover letter describing how you meet the key selection criteria and a copy of your resume to

Even if you think you do not fulfill all the requirements but still believe you are the right fit for the position, we encourage you to apply. If you'd like to discuss the position contact Ellen McGregor at

Applications close at 11:59pm, Sunday 8 June 2025.