DV WEST PROJECT MANAGER

- 28-32 hours per week negotiable
- SCHCADS Award Level 5 Pay point 3 ($60.63 ph) + salary sacrificing & 12% superannuation
- Permanent
- To be female is a genuine requirement for these positions under (Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977)

ABOUT THE POSITION DV West is seeking the skills of a Project Manager to work in our Central Office located in Penrith, and from home (flexible/hybrid position) to assist and oversee some exciting projects alongside a dynamic team.

Interviews: This job advertisement will be open for 2 weeks from 16 September 2026 and successful applicants will be contacted shortly after for an interview which will be held on 6 October 2026.

Start Date: The successful applicant will be invited to commence work on 12 October 2026.

Position Location

This is a hybrid position between working from home and at our central office located in Penrith.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

- Experience and expertise in managing Specialist Domestic & Family Violence Projects
- Demonstrated project management experience including high level written skills
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and multiple stakeholders while maintaining attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team and to work unsupervised
- Experience and ability to actively contribute to a culturally safe work setting
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions and adapt when circumstances change.
- Sense of humour and flexible approach to changing demands
- Demonstrated understanding of policy development processes

DESIRABLE CRITERIA





- Current NSW drivers’ licence

EMPLOYMENT AS PER SCHADS AWARD Pay range from Level 5 Pay point 3 ($60.63 ph.) per hour plus 12% superannuation and Salary Sacrifice offered.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Confirmation of employment will be subject to candidate's possession of a Current Australian Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check, completed Australian Criminal History Check and provision of COVID-19 vaccination certificate or valid medical exemption, to comply with DV West’s Work Health and Safety requirements.

TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION

- Please address individually each of the Essential and Desirable Criteria set out above
- Provide your most recent resume
- Provide the contact details of 2 referees.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a “Working with Children” and a “Criminal Record” check prior to commencement of employment (costs are covered by DV West). Email applications to: [email protected], using the subject line: Project Manager application

Enquiries: Jo Campbell: [0447 306 379](tel:0447 306 379) or [email protected]

About us

Our services are provided by women, for women and children. We operate within a feminist framework and acknowledge that domestic violence is predominately gender-based. Our practice is evidence based and informed by over 40 years of working with women’s lived experiences. We are an inclusive organisation for all woman-identifying people.

DV West is committed to empowering women and children by focusing on their strengths and exploring their hopes for the future. We prioritise the safety needs of women and children affected by domestic and family violence, and we advocate for creating non-violent communities. For more information about our work and values please visit http://www.dvwest.org.au/.

📌 Project Manager (Penrith)
🏢 DV West
📍 Penrith