Group Program and Partnerships Coordinator

Location: Lismore, NSW

Hours: 35 hours / week Monday to Friday

Classification: SCHADS Award Level 5–6

Contract: Fixed-Term to 30 June 2027, with the possibility to extend based on funding

Applications Close: Applicants will be contacted for interviews on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Women's Health Northern Rivers (WHNR) is a feminist, community-based charity providing inclusive, trauma-informed health and wellbeing services to women across the Northern Rivers region.

We are seeking a skilled and values-driven Group Program and Partnerships Coordinator to join our team. This is a key role for someone who brings experience in group facilitation, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement, and who is passionate about supporting women's wellbeing through collaborative, community-based approaches.

About the Role

The Group Program and Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for coordinating WHNR's therapeutic, educational, and support-based group programs. You'll oversee group intake, ensure clinical governance standards are upheld, and work closely with the Clinical Lead to support safe and effective group delivery.

You'll also facilitate groups directly and collaborate with community partners to support and enhance program delivery. The role includes informal team leadership and contributes to service development, reporting, and evaluation.

What We're Looking For

Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or a related field (e.g., OT, Mental Health Nursing) and current registration with the appropriate professional body

Experience coordinating and facilitating group programs using evidence-based modalities such as DBT, CBT, Acceptance Therapy in clinical settings or community settings

Strong organisational and time management skills

Understanding of clinical governance and risk management in group contexts

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience in program development, partnership building and maintaining effective partnerships

Commitment to trauma-informed, feminist, and culturally safe practice

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Experience working in women's health or with diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals (desirable)

Knowledge of the Northern Rivers service landscape (desirable)

WHNR considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

Application Details

To apply or request further information, please contact Emma Siegel via email at [email protected]

To maximise your opportunity for employment, please include:

A covering letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria (no more than 400 words each)

Your current resume

Applicants will be contacted for interviews on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

WHNR is an equal opportunity employer. WHNR actively recruits our workforce from targeted communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, sexually and gender diverse women, women living with disability, people with lived experience, and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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