More than
a workplace
WAGEC is a feminist organisation grounded in safety, dignity, inclusion, and social justice. Every role, from frontline services to advocacy, operations, fundraising and prevention, contributes to a community free from gender-based violence and disadvantage.
The work can be complex, challenging and high-stakes. It is also deeply collaborative, purpose-driven and full of people who care fiercely about creating meaningful change.
Purpose you can feel
Whether you are supporting clients in crisis, strengthening systems behind the scenes or driving our prevention and advocacy work, you are part of something bigger than any one person.
A culture grounded in care
We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel connected, supported and able to thrive. That means investing in wellbeing, reflective practice, learning and genuine inclusion, not just talking about it.
Flexible and human-centred
Feedback from staff continues to shape how we work. From flexible work arrangements to trialling new approaches to ways of working, WAGEC is actively building more sustainable and supportive pathways to wellbeing and balance.
Learning and growth
We invest in professional development through training, peer learning, supervision, and leadership development opportunities. Internal growth and progression are a key focus as our organisation continues to grow.
Your voice matters here
WAGEC has been recognised two years in a row as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council Australia (2024-2026), reflecting our commitment to building a diverse, equitable and welcoming workplace.
We grow together
We value curiosity, reflection and learning. You’ll be supported to build your skills, share what you know and learn from the diverse expertise, perspectives and lived experience of people across WAGEC.
“We care deeply about the work we do, and just as deeply about the people who make it possible.”
— Andrea Watkins, WAGEC Director of People & Culture
Who we
look for
We are looking for people who care deeply about social justice, gender equality and community. You might come with years of sector experience, or transferable skills and lived perspectives that strengthen our work in different ways.
We value collaboration, curiosity, accountability, and people who are willing to keep learning. We are also committed to culturally resposive, trauma-informed and accessible recruitment practices.
Commitment to inclusion
WAGEC is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work alongside. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with lived experience relevant to our work.
Current vacancies
Student Placements
As we have limited opportunities, and our work can be challenging, WAGEC has existing arrangements in place with several educational institutions to facilitate student placements.
We are unable to accept placements outside of these arrangements. We have this structure to maintain ongoing relationships with educational supervisors, who have a thorough understanding of our work, and can ensure adequate safety and support for students who work with us.
Please check with your educational provider if they have an existing agreement with WAGEC, and then follow the application process via your school.
Where we can facilitate a student placement, we do require students to satisfactorily complete an interview process to be placed with one of our teams. This is to ensure that the student is the right fit for our organisation and the work we do, and to allow the student to assess if this is the right environment for them.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept high school placements.
For any enquiries, please hit the button below.Facilitator – All In Program
We're looking for experienced Facilitators to deliver domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) prevention workshops, to early childhood education. The All In facilitators play a critical role in delivering a whole-of-community approach to preventing domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) in NSW. The facilitators deliver workshops, training, coaching and resources across early childhood education and care (ECEC) centres, influential adults and the wider community in both ECEC and community-based settings.
Our team, at a glance
The diversity, lived experience, and deep expertise of our team directly shapes the outcomes we can create for those we support. In a sector often severely under-resourced and in high demand, this capability is something we continuously nurture to strengthen our responses, deepen our impact, and build a stronger foundation for long-term change.
Questions about working with WAGEC
Roles across WAGEC include crisis and housing support, case management, prevention and education, fundraising, operations, advocacy, communications, people and culture, finance and administration.
Yes. WAGEC regularly hosts student placements, particularly in social work. Placements give emerging practitioners meaningful, trauma-informed experience within a feminist, community-based organisation.
We also advertise for volunteer positions and internship opportunities across the organisation at different times throughout the year.
WAGEC is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of every child and young person we engage with through our services and community.
Depending on the role, successful applicants may be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks, including a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check before starting any work with WAGEC. Any specific requirements will be clearly outlined in the job advertisement. If you have any questions, the Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) has lots of useful information on how to apply for a WWCC.
While some roles may have specific legal, child-safety or role-related requirements, including pre-employment checks — having a criminal record does not automatically exclude you from employment at WAGEC.
Where a record is relevant, we will consider it carefully, confidentially and in the context of the role, the nature of the record and the safety of the people we support. If you feel comfortable discussing this with us, we offer respectful, non-judgmental and confidential opportunities to do so throughout the recruitment process.
beyond violence.
