Position Title: Community Education Project Officer
Department: Family Violence Prevention Legal Service (FVPLS) Program
Reports To: Principal Solicitor
Direct Reports: Nil
Key Internal Working Relationships:Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Principal Solicitor, Family Violence Prevention Legal Service (FVPLS) and Southern Aboriginal Corporation (SAC) Employees
Key External Working Relationships:Community members and organisations in the region of SAC and prospective FVPLS clients
Location: This position is based in Albany and will require travel within the Great Southern, Wheatbelt and South West regions.
Employment Terms:
Hours of Work:
36.5 hours per week
Duration of contract:
Fixed Term, ends 30 June 2027
This position is supported by grant funding, and as such, it is contingent upon the grant's continuation. Should the grant funding be reduced or terminated, the position may be subject to change, reduction in hours, or termination.
Wages:
In line with Level 3 of the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010including, the option to salary sacrifice.
Superannuation guarantee paid as legislated (currently 12.0%).
Aboriginality is considered an essential criterion of this position under Section 50 (D) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
About Us
Southern Aboriginal Corporation (SAC) are a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that exists to support the unique and evolving needs of Aboriginal people. Our vision is to:
Step Up… Empower self-determination and Aboriginal led solutions
Stand Tall… Lead the way with cultural and business integrity
Walk Together… Build inclusive relationships, partnerships and community through mutual respect and empathy
This is achieved through:
* Implementing a Culturally Informed Trauma Integrated Healing Approach;
* Promoting Noongar social and cultural values;
* Providing a united voice for our community;
* Improving justice outcomes for survivors of family violence and sexual assault;
* Coordinating access to quality and affordable housing;
* Supporting better health outcomes; and
* Coordinating accessible programs and initiatives that build a solid foundation for future prosperity.
Our team operates across several regions throughout the Southern areas of Western Australia. We are committed to delivering a holistic wrap-around service model for our community and working collaboratively with other service organisations to provide the best care and outcomes for our people.
Our Values
Our pathway to achieving our vision is strengthened by our values and our cultural ways of working.
We step up...
* We empower our people through supporting self-determined and Aboriginal-led solutions which leads to building our people and our community.
* We promote equity and seeking justice for all by implementing a culturally informed trauma integrated healing approach which allows us to provide a culturally safe place and dignified service provision.
* We embrace change and new perspectives which helps us grow and make informed decisions.
We stand tall...
* We acknowledge and take pride in sharing where our journey started and how this influences our journey ahead.
* We embrace cultural integrity as a norm and inspire others to do the same.
* Our commitment to practicing good governance builds trust and faith in all that we do through operating with integrity, accountability and ethical business practices.
We walk together...
* We value relationships based on mutual respect and treat people with empathy and compassion.
* Through a community led approach we build partnerships by embracing collaboration and co-design principles.
About the Role
The Community Education Project Officer (CEPO) coordinates the delivery of Community Education and awareness programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the FVPLS unit. This is a broad role and will suit a person interested in varied and challenging work within a dynamic unit. The position is responsible for a range of activities that facilitate the creation, implementation and delivery of legal awareness and wellbeing education around family violence and sexual assault. The project officer will work with the legal team to co-ordinate the delivery of Community Legal Education (CLE). The Project Officer will work towards developing early intervention resources and activities and co-ordinate their delivery across the Great-Southern, Southwest and Wheatbelt with support from the FVPLS staff. The role will also design, develop and implement education evaluation plans.
Professional development training will be offered as part of the role.
About You
We are seeking a motivated and committed person that essentially has:
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people.
* Relevant qualifications and/or experience in education or community services or social science and experience in delivering education programs to a wide range of stakeholders.
* Strong administrative and organisational skills, including proven skills in research, analysis, planning and time management.
* Ability to develop and maintain productive, effective working relationships with stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills to include both written and verbal with experience representing an organisation in a variety of forums e.g. community and Government.
* Competent and experienced using Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and the ability to setup audio visual equipment.
* Willingness and ability to travel within the Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Southwest regions.
And desirably has:
* Knowledge and understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity and Occupational Health & Safety principles.
* Ability to read and understand legal research, interpret it and present it to a community audience.
* Ability to read and understand mental health, wellness and healing research and present it to a community audience.
Mandatory
You must be prepared to undergo:
* A Prior Offender History Check.
* A Working with Children Check.
And have:
* A current WA Driver's License
For a copy of the Job Description that provides a detailed indication of key responsibilities, required outcomes, reporting and workplace culture requirements, please contact our People & Culture Coordinator by email at or by phoning
Applications Close: Friday 16 January 2026.