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
Professional Development and Learning Opportunities
Paid Study Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Additional Purchased Leave
Flexible Working Arrangements
Long Service Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Gifted Leave
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.
Our Openings
Sydney Young Parents Program (SYYP) Case Manager
Part Time
Fixed Term
The Sydney Young Parents Program helps young parents aged 15-25 years who are at risk of homelessness, to develop the skills and confidence they need to create a supportive, nurturing environment so their family can thrive.
Financial Independence Hub Coordinator
The Financial Independence Hub Coordinator is the central point of contact for participants and stakeholders involved in the program, co-designed by people with lived experience of domestic and family violence (DFV).
Child Wellbeing Intake and Assessment Practitioner
Full Time Ongoing
This position will form part of an integrated team within the Support and Safety hub, providing women, families and young people with coordinated access to the information and support they require to be safe, strong and connected.
Financial Coach, Financial Independence Hub
Part Time Ongoing
Full Time Ongoing
The Financial Coach will empower particpants to manage their finances effectively, to recover from the impacts of financial abuse and avoid future financial problems.
Financial Counsellor
Part Time
This role will provide financial counselling support and referral to people who are vulnerable, in debt and/ or struggling to pay their bills.
Financial Counsellor
Part Time
3 month contract for a Financial Counsellor to support and refer those who are in debt and/ or struggling to pay their bills.
Team Leader Family Violence – Therapeutic
Full Time Ongoing
The Team Leader is responsible for assisting in the day to day operations, supervision and reporting in line with service agreements and organisational expectation and will assist to develop and lead a highly competent, engaged and professional team; maintaining a focus on best outcomes for women and children.
Specialist Family Violence Practitioner – GS1
Part Time
The Specialist Family Violence Practitioner will be implementing Good Shepherd’s outreach program to women at the Tarrengower Prison facility who have experienced family violence.
Specialist Family Violence Practitioner – GS2
Part Time
The Specialist Family Violence Practitioner will be implementing Good Shepherd’s outreach program to women at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre correctional facility who have experienced family violence.
Team Leader – Support and Safety Hub
Part Time
The Team Leader - Support and Safety Hub will provide day-to-day operational management and leadership to Hub Practitioners within the Bayside Peninsula Support and Safety Hub, supporting the delivery of a high quality intake, assessment, crisis response, planning and referral service to women and children who have experienced family violence, vulnerable children and families, and perpetrators of family violence.
Business Lead – Quality Assurance, Community Networks & Microfinance
Full Time Ongoing
Permanent Full Time
This role will have accountability for developing & implementing continuous improvement across Microfinance, in particular, the phone and online distribution channel. The role will maintain the risk profile and deliver the controls assurance program for this area of the business.
Family Violence Intake & Assessment Practitioner
Permanent Full Time
Permanent Part Time
This position will form part of an integrated team within the Support and Safety hub, providing women, families and young people with coordinated access to the information and support they require to be safe, strong and connected.