Empower frontline health workers to better respond to domestic and family violence in Central Australia.

Enjoy a competitive salary, 12% super, 6 weeks leave, and generous salary packaging!

Make a difference from Alice Springs – relocation support and a thriving team await you!

About Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS)

Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS) is a dynamic Community Legal Centre catering to women in Central Australia and the Barkly Region, with offices in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. Specialising in assisting women affected by Domestic and Family Violence, CAWLS adopts a holistic and culturally safe approach, offering services such as law reform, legal representation, client support, financial counselling, and community legal education.

Join a supportive legal team of multicultural women from all across Australia who are dedicated to the mission of CAWLS to enable, educate, and empower women in navigating the legal system, and ensure the respect and consideration of women's rights.

To learn more about us, please visit: https://cawls.org.au/

See the Impact Firsthand

Want to understand the kind of work you’ll be part of at CAWLS?

Explore our Impact Report to see how we:

Supported over 1,500 women across Central Australia and the Barkly Region

Launched new services like School Lawyers and Criminal Law outreach

Partnered with health, education and community organisations to create real change

Join a team making a measurable difference in the lives of women and families every day.

About the Opportunity

Central Australian Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS) is looking for a full-time or part-time Local Link Senior Education & Project Officer based in Alice Springs, NT.

Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Education (Project Lead), this role is responsible for developing education and training for frontline health workers, helping them better identify and respond to disclosures of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV), and child sexual abuse (CSA). This is part of CAWLS' innovative Health Justice Partnership model.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Developing and delivering ongoing training for primary healthcare providers on DFSV and CSA

Building and formalising partnerships with GP clinics and allied health providers

Auditing and redeveloping referral pathways and resources in line with NT Risk Assessment and Management Framework

Providing secondary consultation support for partner services

Creating training content, including e-learning materials, and maintaining up-to-date referral databases

Evaluating program delivery and collecting relevant qualitative and quantitative data

Facilitating communities of practice and strengthening networks across Central Australia and the Barkly

To read the full position description, please click here.

About You

To qualify, you will need a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104 or TAE40110) or significant experience in adult education design and delivery. Demonstrated experience with and understanding of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and child sexual abuse (CSA) is essential.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

Experience with e-learning methods and content creation

Familiarity with the NT DFSV Risk Assessment and Management Framework

Knowledge of referral pathways and service mapping

Experience in legal or health sectors, particularly in remote or CALD communities

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and public speaking skills

Strong commitment to trauma-informed practice and intersectional support

As our ideal candidate, you are collaborative, self-driven, and deeply committed to reducing barriers to justice for women and children. You thrive in fast-paced environments, work effectively in a team or independently, and bring creativity and clarity to your training delivery.

This is a powerful opportunity to lead systems change in health and community care and uplift the capacity of frontline services to better support those experiencing violence and abuse.

Please note: This is a female-identified position under Sections 30 and 34 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. You must also hold (or be eligible to obtain) a current NT Driver’s Licence, Ochre Card, and National Police Check.

You must also hold, or be able to obtain, a current NT Driver’s Licence, NT Ochre Card, and pass a National Police Check.

About the Benefits

You will receive a competitive base salary plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience), along with a great host of benefits, including:

Relocation assistance up to $3,000 and support provided to make Alice Springs your new home

Remote and Travel Allowances

Six weeks annual leave + additional 12 days personal leave

Salary Sacrificing options

A supportive work environment with plenty of on-the-job training

Paid professional development and upskilling opportunities

High priority focus on employee wellbeing

Team bonding events and great company spirit and culture

Mentorship and training programmes

Discover your new home: Alice Springs, NT

In the very core of Australia's vivid outback lies Alice Springs, fondly referred to by locals as "Alice." This iconic destination is your portal to the vast wonders of the Northern Territory's outback. Alice Springs resonates with Australia's soulful essence, built on age-old deserts and deeply enriched by the Aboriginal traditions seamlessly interwoven into its everyday life.

Within its boundaries, indulge in a range of unique experiences, from exhilarating camel treks to ethereal sunrise balloon journeys. Venture a tad beyond, and nature beckons with pristine freshwater retreats, the grandeur of Kings Canyon, and the iconic silhouette of Uluru. Indeed, Alice Springs pulsates as the vibrant heart of Australia’s Red Centre. Every time the sun sets, it makes you wonder: Why just come for a visit? Think about calling Alice Springs your home, where each morning brings a fresh outback experience.

Ready to Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful systemic change in a region where your impact truly matters. If you are passionate about supporting women and fostering safe, empowered communities, we’d love to hear from you.

The position is subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period.

If you're looking for the chance to bring your skills to a passionate not-for-profit organisation, that's supporting the women who need it most, don't wait - Apply Now!