Overview
Central Australian Women's Legal Service Inc – Alice Springs NT
Empower women and children through life-changing legal support.
Enjoy a competitive salary, 12% super, 6 weeks leave, and generous salary packaging!
Make a difference from Alice Springs – relocation support and a thriving team await you.
About CAWLS
Central Australian Women's Legal Service (CAWLS) is a dynamic Community Legal Centre catering to women in Central Australia and the Barkly Region, with offices in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. Specialising in assisting women affected by Domestic and Family Violence, CAWLS adopts a holistic and culturally safe approach, offering services such as law reform, legal representation, client support, financial counselling, and community legal education.
Join a supportive legal team of multicultural women from across Australia who are dedicated to the mission of CAWLS to enable, educate, and empower women in navigating the legal system, and ensure the respect and consideration of women's rights. To learn more about us, visit CAWLS at https://cawls.org.au/.
The Opportunity
Due to ongoing organisational growth, CAWLS has a position for a DFSV Education Officer in Alice Springs, NT, on a 1-year contract which may be extended.
Primary objectives:
* Support the Education and Policy Manager to develop and formalise partnerships with identified primary healthcare providers (such as GP clinics and allied health providers).
* Develop and deliver tailored, ongoing and scaffolded education and professional development and support to frontline staff within partner services to identify and respond to disclosures of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and child sexual abuse (CSA).
* With guidance from the Education Manager and in collaboration with the Education Team, develop a clear process for audit and redevelopment of referral processes and resources to assist partner services identify, assess and respond to disclosures of DFSV and CSA, in line with the NT Risk Assessment and Management Framework.
* Conduct auditing and redevelopment of referral processes and resources to assist partner services identify, assess and respond to disclosures of DFSV and CSA in line with the established process.
* Maintain a continuous improvement and monitoring role regarding service mapping and referral processes and pathways.
* Provide secondary consultation support to partner services in relation to identification of DFSV and CSA, risk assessment and risk management (with supervision).
* Assist with the development and facilitation of a community of practice for frontline primary health care workers responding to DFSV and CSA in Central Australia and the Barkly.
* Work with the CAWLS Education Team for the overall success of the pilot service, fulfilling obligations pursuant to funding agreements and ensuring the service is compliant with all regulatory requirements.
About You
The following skills and background will be highly valued:
* Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of domestic, family and sexual violence as it affects women and children.
* Experience as an adult educator and/or facilitator with excellent public speaking skills;
* Experience in developing training using e-learning methods;
* Significant experience in consultation and design of adult education, including training needs assessment and evaluation methods.
* Demonstrated commitment to reducing barriers to access to justice for disadvantaged groups, particularly women and children at risk of experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence.
* Demonstrated ability to draw on experience working with client groups who may be reluctant to disclose legal issues or domestic, family and sexual violence.
* Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders in a professional and respectful manner.
* Highly motivated, with the ability to work well under pressure and prioritise competing demands.
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
* Personal commitment to reflection and self-care to build resilience and minimise the impact of vicarious trauma.
Desirable
Hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104 or TAE40110).
Requirements
Please note: This is a female-identified position under Sections 30 and 34 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. You must also hold (or be eligible to obtain) a current NT Driver's Licence, NT Ochre Card, and National Police Check.
Benefits
You will receive a competitive base salary plus 12% superannuation along with a range of benefits, including:
* Relocation assistance up to $3,000 and support to make Alice Springs your new home
* Six weeks annual leave + additional 12 days personal leave
* Salary Sacrificing options
* A supportive work environment with on-the-job training
* Paid professional development and upskilling opportunities
* High priority focus on employee wellbeing
* Team bonding events and great company spirit and culture
* Mentorship and training programmes
* The position is offered as a four-day-per-week (30 hours) or full-time (37.5 hours) option with occasional out-of-hours work for training, meetings, workshops and functions.
About Alice Springs
Alice Springs is the vibrant heart of Australia's Red Centre, offering outback experiences and cultural richness.
Ready to Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful systemic change in a region where your impact matters. If you are passionate about supporting women and fostering safe, empowered communities, we'd love to hear from you.
The position is subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period.
If you are looking to bring your skills to a not-for-profit organisation that supports women who need it most, apply now.
CAWLS is committed to a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
Application Instructions
The application should include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a detailed resume/CV, and two referees. Apply via email: ***********@cawls.com.au. For more information contact: Alice de Brenni, CAWLS Chief Operations Officer, (08) 8952 4***, ***********@cawls.com.au.
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