• Exciting opportunity to deliver an exciting program of work focused on supporting local primary prevention campaigns across Victoria.
• Be part of meaningful change and work for Victoria's peak body for Victorian organisations that specialise in family and gender-based violence across the continuum, including primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery
• Generous salary packaging (total of up to $18,550), as well as above award wages and conditions under the Enterprise Agreement
• Work for an organisation that is committed to access and inclusion and has achieved the Rainbow Tick Accreditation
• Annual Salary: Annual Salary: $110,957 plus superannuation (pro rata 0.6 FTE) $56.15 per hour
• Office Location: Carlton

About the Organisation

Safe and Equal is the peak body for Victorian organisations that specialise in family and gender-based violence across the continuum, including primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery. Our vision is a world where everyone is safe, respected and thriving, living free from family and gender-based violence.

At Safe and Equal, we are committed to creating an inclusive organisation. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to work with us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour and people from migrant and refuge communities, people of any age or gender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) people, people with lived experience of family violence, and people with disability. We also consider applicants regardless of contact with the justice system and experiences of criminalisation, consistent with our legal requirement.

We are committed to fostering a work environment where everybody can bring their whole self, belong and succeed. We are a proud Equal Opportunity employer and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. We celebrate and support difference and know that one size doesn’t fit all – we endeavour to be flexible, meet your needs, and support you at every stage of your contact with us.

Our office is located in Carlton, with flexible and remote options available. We encourage applications from candidates based in rural and regional Victoria. We remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Safe and Equal offers employees a monthly RDO option, individual annual Professional Development budget, generous leave benefits including (but not limited to) Christmas Shutdown Leave, Gender Affirmation leave, Family Violence Leave and Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The Role

The Prevention Campaign Advisor will lead a program of work focused on supporting prevention campaigns and organisations provided with small funding through the 16 Days of Activism Grassroots Initiative. This role will lead all stakeholder engagement and coordination to deliver the 16 Days of Activism Grassroots Initiative as a part of Respect Victoria’s Statewide 16 Days of Activism campaign.

The Advisor is a key role within the Prevention, Advocacy and Social Change portfolio and the Prevention Sector Development Team. This team focuses on external engagement with the Primary Prevention sector, overseeing the Partners in Prevention Network, designing and delivering an annual program of sector facing events, advocacy, communities of practice, and developing partnerships.

Here are some examples of what you will achieve in the next 12 months as Prevention Campaign Advisor:

• Coordinate all stakeholder engagements across program partners, funders and grantees in delivering the 16 Days of Activism Grassroots Initiative 2025.
• Oversee a program of capacity building activities including events and resources to support local prevention campaigns, with a focus on supporting collaboration and values-based messaging.
• Lead the development and distribution of a program of small grants in support of local campaigns.
• Lead the drafting of communications and moderating an electronic practice network for organisations looking to engage in the 16 Days of Activism.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly for a variety of purposes
• Excellent time management and organisational skills. Ability to manage time independently, prioritise and manage competing demands, with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to interact professionally and confidently with a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, health, project management or related discipline and/or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating and delivering quality online events and capacity building initiatives
• Sound understanding of evidence-based feminist frameworks that addresses all family and gender-based violence
• Sound computer skills and competent in use of the suite of Microsoft Office programs
• For more information about the key responsibilities, pre-employment checks and salary expectations of the role, download the position description.

If you have questions about this position contact Meghan Cooper on [email protected] using the subject line: Prevention Campaign Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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A position description is attached.