Make a real difference in women’s lives! JoinEmbrace 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 1977 (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 2010 (SCHADS).
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📌 Women's Advocate - Women in Community Program (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Embrace People & Place
📍 Newcastle City Council
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