Women's Advocate - Women in Community Program
Make a real difference in women's lives!
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Embrace People & Place
as a Women's Advocate in our Women in Community Program. This role is part of an innovative program supporting women leaving prison, with an emphasis on wellbeing, social connections, employment, and housing.
We're looking for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, can think on their feet, and is comfortable engaging with people experiencing a range of complex circumstances. While this is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference, it also requires resilience and confidence. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with vulnerable and at-risk individuals. We welcome applicants with lived experience who can bring their expertise and personal stories to the Program.
What You'll Do
Welcome and support women in a 24/7 residential program to be connected, safe and respected
Support women to create, follow, and manage routines to meet commitments
Have conversations with women to inform planning and reviews that help women have a great life after prison
Connect with other services and programs, especially other women's services
Respect and manage privacy and confidentiality for women




Participate in meetings, decision-making, and professional supervision
You will need
Valuable interpersonal and relationship skills
Good problem-solving skills
Calmness and emotional composure
Patience with repetition and taking time to achieve outcomes
Energy and determination
Good organisation and time management skills
An ability to work within a 24/7 roster
Why Join Us?
To be part of an innovative, community-driven initiative – the first of its kind in NSW!
To create an opportunity to make a lasting impact
To meaningfully connect with women who are changing their lives
Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this role under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (NSW).
This role includes shift work, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or public holidays. It also includes travel to multiple sites and/or outreach locations for meeting with women and other program commitments. Award-based penalties and allowances apply as per the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award **** (SCHADS).
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📌 Women'S Advocate - Women In Community Program (New South Wales)
🏢 Embrace People & Place
📍 New South Wales