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
Financial Counsellor – Queensland Financial Resilience Program
Part Time Max Term Contract
Full Time Max Term Contract
Financial counsellors provide intensive support through an in-depth phone and/or face to face assessment of a person’s financial situation, short / long term case work, advocacy, and the identification of options to address financial concerns.
Financial Resilience Worker – Queensland Financial Resilience Program
Full Time Max Term Contract
Provide one-on-one support to address individual financial situations and increase financial literacy
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.
Executive General Manager – Ecosystem Enablement
You will be responsible for establishing this new service stream, working collaboratively with the Good Shepherd Institute (being established) and Client Services, reporting directly to the CEO.
Executive General Manager – Good Shepherd Institute
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for establishing and leading the Good Shepherd Institute, a new core service area, to facilitate and leverage social impact.
Building Blocks Volunteer
Volunteer
Building Blocks Playgroup aims to assist young and first time (and pregnant) young parents (25 years and under) with children aged 0-5 years in addressing isolation. The volunteer will participate in reading and singing, craft activities and free play, excursions and morning tea in a safe and relaxed setting along with setting up and packing up/cleaning up.
Specialist Family Violence Practitioner – Family Services
Permanent Full Time
The Specialist Family Violence Practitioner will work within the Brimbank Melton (IFS) team and the Family Service Alliance to support mentor and ensure services are well coordinated, and Family Services caseworkers have the skills needed for high quality support to families who experience, at risk of or have experienced family violence.
Specialist Family Violence Practitioner
Full Time Max Term Contract
Working with the Rapid Response team delivering face to face and phone support to women and children who are experiencing Family Violence
Team Leader, Family Violence Services (0.5 FTE)
Part Time Max Term Contract
Join a team of highly experienced leaders in the Family Violence sector that are dedicated to delivering high quality services for Women and Children
Senior Specialist Family Violence Practitioner – Rapid Response and After Hours
Part Time Max Term Contract
Working with the Rapid Response and After-Hours team delivering face to face and phone support to women and children who are experiencing Family Violence