Join Good Shepherd
Social justice is at the heart of all we do. Every position advertised plays an important role in our work to enable fullness of life for women, girls and families experiencing disadvantage.
At Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand, each member of our team is valued and we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working arrangements to support employees to balance work and life.
Benefits of working with us
Salary Packaging
Unlock more value from your pay by salary packaging everyday expenses such as childcare, groceries, utility bills and other personal expenses before income tax is calculated. Learn more
Professional Development and Learning Opportunities
Grow personally and professionally with self-directed learning opportunities through our Learning Management System and Culture Amp skills coach.
Family Violence Leave
An employee experiencing family violence will have access to up to 20 days per year of paid special leave for medical appointments, legal proceedings and other activities.
Paid Study Leave
Access a generous study leave entitlement of up to 100 hours per annum to obtain higher qualifications.
Paid Parental Leave
Access up to 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave in addition to the Government Paid Parental Leave Scheme. Get paid superannuation contributions while on unpaid parental leave (capped 40 weeks).
Additional Purchased Leave
Make your work-life balance more achievable by purchasing up to 4 additional weeks annual leave each year.
Flexible Working Arrangements
With a hybrid-work model and flexible work policy we offer more flexible and different employment arrangements than the standard full-time office-based work.
Long Service Leave
In some Australian states and territories employees in the community services sector have legislation providing access to portable long service leave.
Employee Assistance Program
Join our holistic proactive wellbeing program including counselling, career assistance, nutrition and lifestyle coaching, money management, family and legal assistance. Learn more
Gifted Days
As a gift from the Sisters of Good Shepherd, receive additional leave at Christmas and Easter.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our Family Violence Services are Rainbow Tick accredited. We have LGBTIQA+ Allies and Champions at each site. We have a RAP Working Group supporting our efforts towards reconciliation.
Good Guys partnership
Buy whitegoods at a discounted rate through our partnership with The Good Guys.
At Good Shepherd, our staff are united in our vision for all women, girls and families to be safe, well strong and connected.
Applicant Information
All candidates must have the right to work in Australia or New Zealand as applicable. Australian applicants must undergo a Working with Children Check and Police Check.
In line with the Government’s COVID-19 health and safety requirements, all of Good Shepherd’s assessment processes may be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Culture Team in collaboration with hiring Managers will work with you to find the most convenient method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees.
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand respects the privacy of our applicants by treating all personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Privacy Act and the Privacy Policy”
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Our Openings
Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
Full Time Max Term Contract
The Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner delivers high quality face to face and over the phone support to women and children who are experiencing or have experienced family violence across the Bayside Peninsula Region.
Program Support Officer
Full Time Ongoing
- Work collaboratively with program managers, team leaders and other employees to provide high quality site reception services and administrative support to clients, staff and managers
Inclusion Projects Officer
Part Time Maximum Term Contract
Contribute to enhancing LGBTIQA+ inclusive practice across Good Shepherd programs and services.
Specialist Family Violence Practitioner – Family Services
Part Time Ongoing
As part of the Family Services Response to Family Violence project across the Brimbank Melton Alliance, while managing a small case load, the role will also provide secondary consultation supporting workers responding to family violence in addition to planning and facilitating education and training sessions to enhance knowledge and practice by building capacity.
Therapeutic Intervention Practitioner (Strength2Strength)
Part Time Ongoing
The role works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver evidence-based services to women and children impacted upon by Family Violence and support the innovation of service responses and sector reform.
Financial Counsellor
Full Time Max Term Contract
This role will form a part of a broader team of financial counsellors and will provide comprehensive service delivery to clients across Queensland by a dedicated co-location arrangement and periodic phone, face to face or workshop support to clients across the catchment. Periodic attendance at broader agency functions and events will be required.
Financial Resilience Worker
Full Time Max Term Contract
Deliver an integrated financial resilience service
History Centre and Chapel Assistant
Part Time Ongoing
Be the welcoming ‘first point of contact’ for visitors
Digital Lead
Permanent Full Time
As the incumbent of this dynamic and hands-on role, the Incumbent will manage the planning, development, and implementation of Good Shepherd’s digital and social media initiatives, as well as their optimisation in accordance with Good Shepherd’s digital strategy.
Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner – Rapid Response and After Hours
Part Time Maximum Term Contract
Full Time Max Term Contract
This position will form part of an integrated team within the Rapid Response and After-Hours program delivering high quality face to face and over the phone support to women and children who are experiencing family violence across the Bayside Peninsula Region.
Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner – Rapid Response and After Hours (Casual)
Casual
This position will form part of an integrated team within the Rapid Response and After-Hours program delivering high quality face to face and over the phone support to women and children who are experiencing family violence across the Bayside Peninsula Region.