Make a real difference in women's lives! JoinEmbrace People & Placeas 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.
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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.
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What You'll Do
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- Welcome and support women in a 24/7 residential program to be connected, safe and respected
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- Support women to create, follow, and manage routines to meet commitments
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- Have conversations with women to inform planning and reviews that help women have a great life after prison
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- Connect with other services and programs, especially other women's services
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- Respect and manage privacy and confidentiality for women
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- Participate in meetings, decision-making, and professional supervision
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You will need
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- Good interpersonal and relationship skills
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- Good problem-solving skills
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- Calmness and emotional composure
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- Patience with repetition and taking time to achieve outcomes
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- Energy and determination
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- Good organisation and time management skills
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- An ability to work within a 24/7 roster
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Why Join Us?
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- To be part of an creative, community-driven initiative – the first of its kind in NSW!
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- To create an opportunity to make a lasting impact
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- To meaningfully connect with women who are changing their lives
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Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this role under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
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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).
📌 Women's Advocate - Women in Community Program (New South Wales)
🏢 Embrace People & Place
📍 New South Wales
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