Pathways Facilitator, Strong Foundations
Women's and Girl's Emergency Centre – Riverwood NSW
Pathways Facilitator - Strong Foundations
Women's and Girls' Emergency Centre (WAGEC)
SCHADS Level 5 | $105,577 - $110,359 + Super + Salary Packaging
Full Time | Sydney-based with travel across NSW correctional centres
Help women build pathways to housing, stability and independence
WAGEC is a feminist, not-for-profit organisation supporting women, gender diverse people and children impacted by homelessness and domestic and family violence.
We're looking for a passionate and skilled
Pathways Facilitator
to deliver
Strong Foundations
, a trauma-informed housing pathways and life skills program that supports women in custody as they prepare to transition back into the community.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver a new program that strengthens women's housing readiness, connection to community, and confidence for life after release.
About Strong Foundations
Solid Foundations
is a trauma-informed housing pathways and life skills program for women in custody who are preparing to transition back into community. The program builds practical knowledge and confidence in housing systems, financial literacy, service navigation, wellbeing and independent living skills.
Strong Foundations complements and extends WAGEC's existing
From Now
program, which supports women impacted by incarceration, homelessness, violence and poverty as they transition from custody into safe accommodation, community connection and greater independence.
By working with women earlier in the reintegration pathway, Strong Foundations strengthens pre-release preparation and creates a more connected pathway into post-release accommodation, support and community reintegration.
Delivered in correctional settings, the program focuses on practical, strengths-based learning that supports women to understand their options, navigate services and build readiness for stable housing and independent living.
About the Role
As the
Pathways Facilitator
, you will support the ongoing development,



delivery and continuous improvement of
Strong Foundations
across participating correctional centres.
You will facilitate engaging group sessions, provide individual housing readiness support, and work closely with correctional staff, housing providers and community services to strengthen reintegration outcomes for participants.
Core responsibilities of the role are:
Program Co-Design, Facilitation & Participant Development(50%)
Housing Readiness, Reintegration & Transitional Support(30%)
Program Administration(15%)
WAGEC culture (5%)
About You
You are a skilled facilitator and relationship builder who is passionate about supporting women impacted by incarceration, homelessness and social disadvantage.
You will bring:
Experience in facilitation, case management, community services, social work or similar fields
Strong trauma-informed and strengths-based practice skills
Experience working in culturally responsive ways, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
The ability to engage, motivate and support diverse participants
Excellent organisation, administration and stakeholder engagement skills
Confidence working independently and collaboratively
A current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Why Join WAGEC?
At WAGEC, we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to do meaningful work.
Our benefits include:
Salary packaging options
2 days paid wellbeing leave each year
$500 annual self-care allowance
Flexible work arrangements
12 weeks paid parental and adoption leave
Professional development opportunities
5 additional days professional development leave




Monthly external clinical supervision for frontline staff
Free access to Sonder wellbeing support
Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer
We also provide:
Cultural supervision, ceremonial leave and cultural recognition payments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
Employee discounts across a range of local businesses and services
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Please consider:
To be female is a genuine occupational requirement of this role under Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (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.
We also welcome applications from women who have previously accessed WAGEC's services.If this applies to you and you feel comfortable sharing it, we have confidential processes to protect your privacy and ensure your information is handled safely and respectfully throughout recruitment and employment.
If you think you have the experience to do this role but don't meet all our criteria, please get in touch to discuss your situation. We recognise that sometimes the right candidate for a job has transferrable skills and experiences, not just qualifications. We're happy to talk to you about what's essential for this role.
WAGEC is a child-secure 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.
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📌 Pathways Facilitator, Strong Foundations (Sydney)
🏢 Women's and Girl's Emergency Centre
📍 Sydney