Manager, Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ACON Full time $141,000 per year

Do you want to build safer, healthier futures for LGBTQ+ communities impacted by sexual, domestic and family violence? At ACON, you'll be part of a bold, community-driven organisation at the forefront of health and wellbeing for LGBTQ+ people. Lead our innovative work in sexual, domestic and family violence and help shape the way our services and programs truly meet the needs of LGBTQ+ people.

We're looking for a passionate and skilled manager to lead our new integrated Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence (SDFV) team that brings together ACON's specialist frontline services and with ACON's other initiatives addressing sexual, domestic, and family violence experienced by LGBTQ+ people. This is a full-time role based in the Gadigal/Sydney office.

What's the Sexual, domestic and family violence team?

The Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Team is part of ACON's Peer and Client Services division. The Peer and Client Services Division works alongside LGBTQ+ people to support their health and wellbeing through one-on-one or group interventions. SDFV Team is responsible for specialist LGBTQ+ SDFV Care Coordination/Counselling, SDFV group work, Say It Out Loud (a national online resource), Proud Partners (behaviour change), the sexual violence consult service and other SDFV initiatives.

Ok, so what's the role?

The Manager, SDFV is responsible for overseeing ACON's specialist LGBTQ+ SDFV services and programs. The Manager will ensure trauma-informed, culturally safe, affirming and evidence-based approaches are embedded across all aspects of the team's work, and will advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming responses to SDFV across NSW.

You will be responsible for:

Program and Service Management:

Oversee delivery of care coordination/counselling services, group programs, consultation services and other health promotion activity.
Ensure services and programs are trauma-informed, intersectional, and responsive to diverse community needs.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy:

Build and maintain strategic relationships and represent ACON and the needs of LGBTQ+ people in key SDFV environment and advocate for inclusive policy, system and service responses.

Research, Policy & Evaluation:

Support and contribute to initiatives to strengthen the evidence base on responses to LGBTQ+ SDFV. Ensure program activities are informed by current research and community co-design – monitor and report on program outcomes, budgets, and impact and focus on continuous improvement.

Operational Leadership:

Lead the strategic development of ACON's LGBTQ+ SDFV work and ensure alignment with ACON's Impact Strategy, Business and Action Plans, and relevant NSW SDFV strategies. Actively participate in ACON's leadership forums and the leadership group of Peer and Client Services.

Team Management:

Manage and support a multidisciplinary team – foster a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven team culture.

Who are we looking for?

An experienced leader who can build a positive team culture and lead through change.
Proven experience in the design and delivery of direct services and/or health promotion programs addressing sexual, domestic, and family violence.
An ability to apply trauma-informed, intersectional, and human rights-based approaches to service and program delivery
Proven ability to sustain effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including funders.
Experience in developing funding submissions and managing budgets, contracts, and reporting requirements.
High-level communication skills, including report writing and public representation.
Understanding of and commitment to ACON's communities and strategic plan

What else can we tell you?

ACON provides a colourful, nurturing, and fun workplace. Our employees and volunteers are the foundation for our ongoing effectiveness and for our capacity to deliver innovative community engagement and health promotion programs and initiatives for our communities.

To support the successful candidate in their new role at ACON we offer:

Flexible working arrangements.
Generous learning and development opportunities.
Potential for tailored mentoring opportunities.
Supportive working environment with a knowledgeable and friendly team.

We provide a flexible and supportive working environment. You'll lead the SDFV Team within the Peer and Client Services Division. Our community-led service offerings bring together a deep understanding of LGBTQ+ communities and meaningful, tailored support.

What's the remuneration and working details?

Salary: $141,000 (Total remuneration Package per annum, Inclusive of Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Location: ACON's Gadigal land / Sydney Office, with flexible working options a possibility (away from the office).

Hours: Full-Time (76 hours per fortnight) on a 2-year fixed term contract

We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous array of benefits and entitlements often above the National Employment Standards (NES) including:

Salary Packaging up to $35,000 gross up value (i.e., currently up to $15,900 Expenses + $2,650 Meals, tax free).
Generous pro-rata leave entitlements – including up to an extra week of paid leave for full time employees to be taken during our Christmas and New Year's shutdown period.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.

How can I find out more details and apply?

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining us, you will be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community.

We'd love someone who has experience already in this area but people at all levels of experience are absolutely welcome to apply. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.

For more information on the role, please contact Sophie Potter, Director, Peer and Client Services, via email at

If this sounds like the position and organisation you've been looking for, find out how to apply at

Your ONLINE APPLICATION must include:

Your completed ACON Employment Application Form with all the details filled in where requested; attaching your:
Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining how the position aligns with your Personal Values and Interests, and how your Skills and Experience meet the Essential Selection Criteria in the Position Description; and
Resume (max. 3 pages) outlining any current and previous employment and training. Be sure to include your Education History and any Formal Qualifications, Major / Minor Study Fields, Honours and Publications, and Work Experience (including Paid Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer work).

Applications Close: Sunday 5th October

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are grounded in the belief that diversity is our strength, our differentiator, and at the core of who we are and what we do. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we encourage applications from people living with HIV, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTQ people from culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse, migrant and refugee backgrounds, and LGBTQ people of colour.

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