Programs Lead
Communicare & White Ribbon Australia
Posted 5 hours ago
Passionate about making a difference to end Family and Domestic Violence? Join us at White Ribbon Australia!
About the Role:
White Ribbon Australia (WRA) is seeking a proactive leader with expertise in promoting healthy masculinity and primary prevention initiatives to drive the development and delivery of impactful programs nationwide.
As the WRA Products and Programs Lead, you'll spearhead innovative initiatives aimed at challenging harmful gender norms, fostering respectful relationships, and promoting positive masculinity.
This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis working 76 hours a fortnight, with interstate travel. However, we are open to job share or part time arrangements, let us know your preference in your application.
While our office is based in Perth, Western Australia our team members are located all over Australia with options to work from home and flexibly.
Be part of something great by:
Leading the design and implementation of evidence-based programs addressing Family and Domestic Violence including training, education and advisory.
Driving primary prevention initiatives focused on promoting healthy masculinity and gender equality.
Developing and implementing effective evaluation processes of programs and products.
Contributing to the strategic direction and sustainable growth of White Ribbon Australia and Communicare.
Join an organisation committed to diversity, respect, and fairness, with a strong team culture driven by values.
About You
Ideally you will have a tertiary qualification in Social Sciences, Psychology, Commerce or equivalent work-based experience. You’re someone who thrives in collaborative environments, leads with empathy, and is passionate about creating lasting social change through community engagement and evidence-based practice. You will have:
Proven Impact: Strong background in promoting healthy masculinity and challenging harmful gender norms through community-based initiatives.
Program Leadership: Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating prevention programs with measurable outcomes.
Collaborative Spirit: Skilled in working with diverse stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, people living with disability and culturally and linguistically diverse.
Team Management: Ability to lead virtual team members across multiple sites, fostering engagement and high performance.
Project & Risk Savvy: Solid project management skills and a proactive approach to risk and continuous improvement.
Effective Communicator: Clear, confident, and collaborative drive to support organisational goals and social change.
What we can offer you
In this role you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Australia by championing initiatives that address critical social issues and promote healthy masculinity. We also offer:
Generous NFP Salary Packaging: Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.
Extra Leave: 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).
Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives.
Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.
Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program, and an annual Flu Vaccination Program.
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.
Location Flexibility: Enjoy remote work from home flexibility with options to be based anywhere in Australia. Travel interstate will be required.
Who We Are:
White Ribbon Australia (WRA) is a leading organisation dedicated to preventing violence against women and promoting gender equality. Communicare, the custodian of WRA, is committed to creating a future where all women can live free from violence. Our work spans communities nationwide, driving social change and advocating for a culture of respect and equality.
If you are a purpose driven individual and this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume and a cover letter advising if you’re seeking full time or part time and how your experience aligns with the role.
Applications close Thursday 11 September 2025, shortlisting may begin immediately.
Please email [email protected] to request a confidential Candidate Briefing Pack for this position.
White Ribbon Workplaces are centres of respect and proactivity in relation to the safety of women in the workplace and the community. Communicare values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
This role is designated under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to promote equality; Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Unsolicited agency applications will not be accepted.
About Communicare & White Ribbon Australia
Communicare is dynamic not-for-profit organisation with an enduring reputation as a community organisation that genuinely cares. Our philosophy is to provide hope and opportunity for people in need and, over the years we have distinguished ourselves as a provider and innovator of services as well as an advocate to enhance social and economic inclusion. Supported by approximately 300 employees and alliances with government, non-government and a range of corporate organisations; we work collaboratively and in partnership to make a difference in people's lives. We have significant expertise in providing and facilitating high quality, holistic and integrated community services that acknowledge diversity and seek to inspire and empower people to participate safely and fully in their communities.
White Ribbon Australia is a part of a global social movement working to eliminate men's violence against women. We strive for an Australian society where all women and children are free from all forms of men's violence and abuse. White Ribbon Australia was reimagined, redesigned and reinvented in May 2020 under the custodianship of Communicare. Our goal is to continue building this powerful social movement through advocacy and primary prevention approaches and strategies in communities, schools and workplaces across the country.
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