Fundraising, Communication

Women's Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is a leading provider of support services for women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. Our organisation shares a vision for a society where women and their children live safely and thrive in communities free from all forms of violence. Our staff have passion, courage, and resilience that nurture and support life-changing outcomes for clients.

THE ROLE  

WSSSA has an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising, Communication & Marketing Officer to join Shared Services function based at our head office.

Reporting directly to the CEO the successful applicant will be responsible for the smooth planning and coordination of Women's Safety Services SA fundraising activities and marketing strategies.

Working on a part time basis between hours per week FTE). 

A full position description can be found HERE

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this role you will have passion for social justice and a desire to use your fundraising, communication and marketing skills to develop, deliver, maintain and evaluate marketing strategies to increase awareness of WSSSA's service and training programs.

  You will also have:

• Hold or working towards a tertiary degree qualification in fundraising, marketing and/or communications or a related field, and /or experience commensurate with the position;
• Experience in developing & maintaining relationships with donors & key individuals representing a broad range of businesses, organisations, & community groups ;
• Significant knowledge & experience with engagement, marketing & communication systems, methodologies, and protocols;
• Strong creative writing skills to produce interesting & engaging communication & marketing campaigns on a wide range of platforms;
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels of an organisation and with key external stakeholders;
• Expertise and knowledge of a range of IT and social media platforms;
• A current full drivers licence, and be eligible for, or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.

WHY CHOOSE WOMEN'S SAFETY SERVICES SA?

We are proud to offer the following benefits to our valued staff:

• Level 3 Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Award: Hourly rate $ $42.00 ($76,300-$81,900 FTE)
• Generous above award Enterprise Agreement entitlements: Including
  • 5 Wellbeing days
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Paid Domestic & Family Violence Leave
  • First Nations Ceremonial, and Cultural leave
• Salary Packaging Options: up to $15,900 tax free and other incentives available
• Commitment to work life balance: flexible hours/ ways of working
• Career Development Opportunities: promotion opportunities, on the job and in-house training.
• Women's led organisation: client-centered, strengths based, diverse, trauma-informed, supportive and responsive
• Specialist Trauma-informed Employee Assistance Program

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must include your resume and a cover letter, addressing the person specification within the position description.

Inquires can be emailed to 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 16 November 2025

Applications will be reviewed as received and the position closed earlier should a suitable candidate be found. 

Previous applicants need not apply 

WSSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building our strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds, those with disability, and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged apply.

Persons of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who have the appropriate background and skills but do not have the essential qualification will be entitled to apply for any roles requiring a qualification in Social Work within Women's Safety Services SA (WSSSA).