Location: Ceduna, South Australia.
Status: Full Time contract to 23 December 2026 (with potential extension) working 38 hours per week
Annual Salary: from $100,776 to $105,340 per annum based on full time
About the Position
The Safety and Wellbeing (SAW) Program supports women and their families by increasing access to community services and holistic wellbeing programs, using a trauma‑informed approach to address both immediate safety concerns and long‑term wellbeing.
We are seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee the effective delivery of the SAW Program and build strong relationships with participants to understand their needs, goals and aspirations.
As a Program Coordinator your responsibilities will include:
* Lead the day‑to‑day operations and coordination of the SAW Program.
* Ensure all program and funding requirements are met, including timely reporting.
* Develop, track and review program milestones.
* Provide direction and support to the SAW Aboriginal Family Support Practitioner.
* Assess client eligibility and needs, ensuring access to appropriate, integrated services.
* Support outreach services and refer clients to relevant clinical and community supports.
* Facilitate Men’s Groups in Ceduna and surrounding regions and deliver group programs that promote behaviour change and emotional regulation.
* Provide advocacy and conflict resolution support where required.
* Travel to Koonibba and other outreach locations as needed.
Why Join Us
You will have access to:
* Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay
* Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available
* Additional leave provisions
* Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
* A generous external Employee Assistance Program
* An inclusive, supportive and passionate team in a growing organisation
Centacare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an inclusive workplace and recognise that diversity within our workforce allows us to better support our clients and communities. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, come from a culturally diverse group, or have lived experience, we would love to hear from you.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Experience coordinating and leading teams, programs or projects.
* Experience working with and supporting people experiencing a range of trauma.
* Experience in developing and facilitating groups, presentations and workshops.
* Local knowledge of community resources and connections.
* Sound knowledge of a range of practice theories and therapeutic interventions, issues around family relationships and separation, family violence, suicide ideation, peer pressure, bullying, self-esteem, drug and/or alcohol abuse, mental health and mental illness.
* Demonstrated ability to work with, and be sensitive to the differing needs of people from various cultural groups.
* High level of negotiation and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
* Well established organisational and time management skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a highly confidential manner.
* High level of ability in the use of Microsoft Office and Information Technology.
* Tertiary qualification in Social Services or Community Services related fields (highly desirable)
Requirements of the role:
* Hold (or willingness to obtain) a current DHS Working With Children Check *
* Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check) *
* Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License (minimum Provisional License)
* Preferred candidates will be supported through these processes
Further Information
For more information on the position, visit www.cccsa.org.au/careers/vacancies and request a copy of the Position Identification Document for further information on the role.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your application via email to
To be considered, candidates will be required to submit the following documentation:
* Cover letter
* Copy of your resume
* Response to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Identification Document)
* Contact details of three professional referees
If you have any questions, need help with your application, or would like to request adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8644 2020 or email. We are here to help you through the recruitment process in a way that works best for you.
Applications close 9.00am Monday, 30 March 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria questions may not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,776.00 – $105,340.00 per year
Work Location: In person