Manager, Safety, Homelessness and Lived Experience

• Location: Darwin (Palmerston) Larrakia Country Office Remote
• Contract: Full-Time Ongoing 38 hours per week
• Salary: Social & Community Services 7 $60.27 to $62.79 per hour Super
• Benefits: Salary packaging up to $18550 paid parental leave career development

Lead with purpose. Shape an equitable future.

Are you a valuesled leader committed to gender equity with experience leading teams to deliver traumainformed strengthsbased support

As Manager Safety Homelessness and Lived Experience you will lead strategy growth and impact across a portfolio of specialist homelessness and domestic and family violence and lived experience programs. You will champion bestpractice outcomesfocused service models that are well resourced sustainable and responsive to the changing needs of the community.

Youllbring deepexpertise a collaborativemindsetand a strong commitment to strategic foresight with operational excellence lead with empathy and create the conditions where accountability learning and continuous improvement are part of everyday practice.

At YWCA we believe a safe and secure home can change a life. If you are a bold purposedriven leader ready to make an impact this is your place to create lasting change as part of a supportive valuesled team that learns and grows together. Learn more about us here.

Youll be a great fit if you:

• have qualifications in Social Work Community Services Social Sciences or a related field or equivalent experience in program leadership.
• have experience in a similar role with expertise across homelessness and domestic family and sexual violence programs.
• lead through values intersectional feminism and purpose
• care about gender equityimpactand meaningful change
• enjoy coaching and developing others
• thrive in strategic and future focused work
• want to help shape a dynamic growing organisation
• appreciate flexibility including national opportunities

Learn more about this role by accessing the position description linked below.

Dont meet every single requirement At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesnt align perfectly we encourage you to apply anyway.

Why The Y

At YWCA Australia our culture - The Y Way - is grounded in intersectional feminism and guided by our values: Striving for Equality Acting from the Heart and Working Better Together.

Our latest culture survey shows that YWCA is a great place to work: 96% of our people feel supported by their team 95% see our values lived through leadership and 93% would recommend working here.

Thinking of relocating to the Top End

Whether youre based outside Darwin or considering a lifestyle change this is your chance to take a meaningful step forward in your career while making a real impact. Additional benefits working in Darwin:

• Extra leave enjoy an additional week of annual leave!
• Relocation allowance well help you make the move!
• 14 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation!
• Ongoing learning and development grow your skills and career!
• Early access to long service leave from 7 years of continuous service!

Ready to make an impact

We want to hear from you! Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role! Applications close at the end of the day on 10 May 2026.

Were excited to find the right fit and will be reviewing applications as they come in. Submit yours early for priority consideration as the role may close before the advertised deadline.

Questions

If you have questions about this opportunity please contact Rachael Uebergang General Manager Northern Territory E: .

As part of our selection process preferred candidates are required to complete preemployment screening. This includes a working rights declaration medical and preexisting injuries declaration a valid Drivers Licence a valid statebased Working with Children Permit (or willingness to obtain one) and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Any disclosable outcomes are considered in context and will not necessarily preclude progression.

We are committed to building a diverse inclusive and equitable workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTQIA communities people with disability and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and with lived experience.

Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.