ABOUT US

Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) is a feminist, grassroots organisation that supports women and families in crisis and advocates for social change in the community. We work on the lands of the Gadigal, Wangal and Dharug people of the Eora Nation.

Every night, we support 200 women and children impacted by homelessness, domestic violence, and systemic disadvantage. Equally we seek to address the underlying causes of gender-based violence through primary prevention activities with communities and private and public entities that want to be a part of the global movement to end gender-based violence in a generation.

THE ROLE

The Tech Safety Educator is responsible for implementing the work and deliverables of WAGEC’s Tech Safety and Prevention pilot project. This involves working with clients and frontline workers to offer advice, training and referrals for further support regarding technology facilitated abuse.

The role works directly with clients to review and implement safety measures concerning their technology. This includes documenting and reporting issues and actions for evidence and includes child protection reporting, as required.

The role also collaborates with workers and external stakeholders to improve understanding and awareness of technology facilitated abuse, undertakes risk assessments, and facilitates referrals for support.

This is a female-identified role, as per Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), due to the need to attend refuge sites to meet with clients and staff.

This is full-time, hybrid role for an initial period of 24-months and requiring visits to WAGEC sites as required.

The core responsibilities of this role are:

• Meet and communicate with clients to review their technology, understand the risks, and work with them to implement safety measures.
• Work with frontline workers to improve their knowledge of technology-facilitated abuse and offer practical guidance to support their work with clients.
• Work with the Project Lead to implement, report on, and review the pilot project’s key objectives.
• Proactively contribute to WAGEC’s overall culture and impact.

ABOUT YOU

• You are proficient in relevant technical tools, platforms, and software used for digital investigations, such as data analysis software, digital forensics, or cybersecurity tools.
• You'll have experience working in social service settings such as domestic and family violence, homelessness, or health, and understand the importance of collaboration and care in these environments.
• Ideally, you’ll have experience working with technology and/or telecommunications sectors, and a strong understanding of how technology is used to facilitate domestic and family violence and abuse.
• You’re a skilled communicator who can adapt your style to inform clients, staff, and community stakeholders.
• You can build trust and rapport with individuals facing complex and sensitive issues.

TO APPLY

Please read the position description attached and check out our range of services at wagec.org.au

Upload your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply Now.

We will be assessing applications as we receive them and may interview before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible.

Please consider:

• To be female is a genuine occupational requirement of this role under Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• When we say ‘women’, we mean all women including trans women, non-binary people and people who identify as a woman.
• We strongly encourage women with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women of all cultures and identities to apply. 
• We work with and support women who have criminal records. A criminal record does not automatically exclude you from employment with us at WAGEC. If you’re comfortable discussing this with us, we offer respectful, non-judgmental, and confidential opportunities to do so.

To talk through any questions or if you would like assistance in applying, please contact our People and Culture team on 0411 213 188, or via [email protected] using the subject line: Tech Safety Educator enquiry via Ethical Jobs.  

WAGEC is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety, well-being, and empowerment of all children who we engage with in our services and community. We have a whole organisation approach to upholding children's rights and striving to prevent all forms of harm, abuse and neglect for children and young people.

Why work with us?

At WAGEC we are committed to caring for our people to help them excel in the work they do.

Our additional benefits include:

• Diversity Council of Australia – Inclusive Employer
• Wellbeing Policy including 2 days of paid well-being leave each year
• Cultural Supervision, Wellbeing and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers
• 12 weeks Paid Parental/Adoption Leave Policy
• $500 self-care allowance each year
• EAP: Free access to Sonder - a revolutionary employee care platform for health, medical, safety and wellbeing support
• Flexible Workplace Arrangements
• External monthly clinical supervision (frontline workers)
• Salary Packaging options
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 5 days Professional Development leave per year
• Discounts to various local shops and businesses, including 30% off all WAGEC merchandise

A position description is attached.