Group Program and Partnerships Coordinator
Location: Lismore, NSW
Hours: 35 hours / week Monday to Friday
Classification: SCHADS Award Level 5–6
Contract: Fixed-Term to 30 June 2027, with the possibility to extend based on funding
Applications Close: Applicants will be contacted for interviews on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Women's Health Northern Rivers (WHNR) is a feminist, community-based charity providing inclusive, trauma-informed health and wellbeing services to women across the Northern Rivers region.
We are seeking a skilled and values-driven Group Program and Partnerships Coordinator to join our team. This is a key role for someone who brings experience in group facilitation, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement, and who is passionate about supporting women's wellbeing through collaborative, community-based approaches.
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About the Role
The Group Program and Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for coordinating WHNR's therapeutic, educational, and support-based group programs. You'll oversee group intake, ensure clinical governance standards are upheld, and work closely with the Clinical Lead to support safe and effective group delivery.
You'll also facilitate groups directly and collaborate with community partners to support and enhance program delivery. The role includes informal team leadership and contributes to service development, reporting, and evaluation.
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What We're Looking For
* Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or a related field (e.g., OT, Mental Health Nursing) and current registration with the appropriate professional body
* Experience coordinating and facilitating group programs using evidence-based modalities such as DBT, CBT, Acceptance Therapy in clinical settings or community settings
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Understanding of clinical governance and risk management in group contexts
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience in program development, partnership building and maintaining effective partnerships
* Commitment to trauma-informed, feminist, and culturally safe practice
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience working in women's health or with diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals (desirable)
* Knowledge of the Northern Rivers service landscape (desirable)
WHNR considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
Application Details
To apply or request further information, please contact Emma Siegel via email at
To maximise your opportunity for employment, please include:
* A covering letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria (no more than 400 words each)
* Your current resume
Applicants will be contacted for interviews on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
WHNR is an equal opportunity employer. WHNR actively recruits our workforce from targeted communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, sexually and gender diverse women, women living with disability, people with lived experience, and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.