Our History:

Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia (WoSSCA), formerly the Alice Springs Women’s Shelter, has been a cornerstone of support for women and children since 1975. Born from grassroots activism and community care, WoSSCA has grown from a volunteer-run centre into a leading specialist service committed to safety, empowerment, and cultural respect. As we continue to evolve and strengthen our services, we invite passionate, values-driven professionals to be part of our journey, helping shape a safer, more inclusive future for women and children across Central Australia.

Who We Are:

At Women's Safety Services of Central Australia (WoSSCA), we believe that all women and children should live safely, with respect and dignity, free from violence and able to thrive in their chosen communities. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Community Development and Training Worker to join our Community Development and Training team and contribute to lasting change across Central Australia.

About the Role:

As the Community Development and Training Worker, you will play a key role in developing and delivering community education initiatives, coordinating prevention activities, facilitating training, and strengthening collaboration across the domestic, family and sexual violence sector.

You'll work alongside community members, government agencies, service providers and key stakeholders to raise awareness, build capability and support meaningful social change.

This position will be based in Alice Springs and provides services in Central Australia and selected remote communities.

What You’ll Bring:

We’re seeking a flexible qualified with strong facilitation and writing skills,



who can confidently navigate diverse tasks; from workshops and stakeholder engagement to content creation and reporting. You’ll bring curiosity, adaptability, and a reflective approach to your work, with the ability to read a room, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively across sectors.

Who We’re Looking For:

We're looking for a passionate and capable community development professional who is committed to creating safer futures for women and children.

You will bring qualifications and/or experience in Community Development, Human Services, Social Work or a related field, along with demonstrated experience delivering training, workshops and community education programs.

You will have a strong understanding of gendered violence, trauma-informed and strengths-based practice, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships across diverse sectors.

Experience working respectfully with Aboriginal communities, strong organisational capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while fostering collaboration and positive partnerships will be highly regarded.

Why Join WoSSCA?

At WoSSCA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to strengthening our workforce, fostering an inclusive and supportive culture,



and investing in professional growth and development. You'll join a dedicated team working to prevent and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence through advocacy, collaboration and community-led change.

What we Offer:

You will receive a competitive base salary with additional salary packaging benefits and 12% superannuation. In addition, we provide 15 days of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Leave and offer a Wellbeing Allowance.

You will also receive 6 weeks annual leave to explore Alice Springs and Central Australia.

If you’re passionate about working with communities, and you bring a collaborative, prevention-focused ethos to your work, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

- Please visit the WoSSCA website www.wossca.org.au to view a comprehensive position description for the role.

- Alternatively, please contact Stephanie Milosavljevic on 08 8953 59***for more information.

- Please submit a one-page cover letter, addressing the selection criteria and a comprehensive resume.

- This role is part time, up to 4 days a week, on a fixed term contract for 3 years.

- All positions are based in Alice Springs; we are unable to consider requests for working from home.

- Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

- All offers of employment are subject to National Police Check, Working with Children Check (NT), Reference checks, proof of eligibility to work in Australia and qualification checks.

- Due to the high number of applications we receive online, we cannot respond to every application. You will only be contacted if you have been shortlisted for an interview.

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