Primary Prevention Program Officer

10 hours ago

Melbourne Victoria Australia Our Watch Full time $90,999 - $93,945 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 fully remote working arrangements available
  • 0.6FTE – 0.8FTE (flexible work arrangements available)
  • Fixed term to 31 January 2027
  • $90,999 – $93,845 (pro-rated) + 12% super + 17.5% annual leave loading + 5 additional days health/wellbeing leave

Working within the Prevention in Action Directorate, the Primary Prevention Program Officer supports universities and dual-sector institutions to take action to address the drivers of gender-based violence, and embed gender equality across their institutions, including implementation and project support of the Educating for Equality models and corresponding tools and resources. This includes delivery and coordination of training and engagement activities, resource development, and administrative and project management support.

About you

You will have experience in delivering capacity-building activities (trainings, facilitating workshops and webinars, etc.), including supporting organisational change and developing the capacity of others to implement evidence-based activities. You'll have excellent communication and administrative skills, and have demonstrated knowledge and behaviour to work with diverse population groups. Experience working in/with universities and/or TAFEs on promoting gender equality or diversity and inclusion is preferred.

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 Tuesday 2 December 5:00pm, however applications will be assessed as received.

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