Prevention and Education Team Leader

Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.

We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families. 

We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.

Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing. 

ROLE PURPOSE

The Prevention & Education (P&E) Team Leader has responsibility for both the leadership (together with P&E Manager) and coordination of the P&E Team.  They will provide leadership, supervision, and day-to-day management. Their focus will be to support the growth and development of the team to ensure they provide holistic support services that is inclusive of the social, emotional, and cultural well-being of the whole community. 

Their leadership responsibilities require a very hands-on approach as they are required to motivate and lead the P&E Team by example – by organising and actively participating in all of the P&E Team activities. 

In addition to their leadership role, they will actively support the community as a Team Leader, bringing their extensive experience and skills in therapeutic and trauma informed approaches.

As a member of the P&E Team they will actively contribute to developing and delivering the strategy and workplan for YWAHS to ensure alignment with the YWAHS Strategic Plan and all regulatory requirements.

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)

• Industry leading training and support 

• Promotional opportunities

• Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal

• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service 

QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications / certificates in Community Development, Social Science, Social Work or related fields. 

• Experience in project management and funding applications or willingness to develop skills.

• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and the social issues affecting Aboriginal communities within the local region.

• Experience in consulting with the Aboriginal people, communities and relevant stakeholders

• Experience in developing community programs or willingness to develop skills in creating and evaluating programs and services.

TO APPLY

For further information relating to this opportunity please check out our website at https:/ywahs.org.au/work-with-ywahs/

All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Accountabilities (please refer to the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.

Applications close 26th of August 2026.

Like to know more? Please email ••••@ywahs.org.au.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

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