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A free resource supporting local governments to prevent violence against women in their workplaces and communities.
Find out about working at Our Watch including recruitment processes, current job opportunities or expressions of interest.
Our Watch currently employs around 70 people. It is an interesting and stimulating work environment with a strong focus on collaboration and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
At Our Watch we are:
Read more about our values in the Strategic plan 2019-24.
All candidates are encouraged to read Change the story.
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home, compressed hours etc. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like.
Our Watch is strongly committed to the wellbeing of its employees. We work to continuously improve the policies and processes that ensure an engaging, safe and inclusive environment for the people who work here.
Providing a direct response to the key selection criteria for positions is optional, however please ensure you demonstrate in your written application (resume and covering letter) that your capabilities fulfill the requirements of the position you are applying for.
Our Watch recognises and values diversity among its staff and strongly encourages suitably qualified people from all backgrounds, especially people who have a strong understanding of intersectionality either by working with diverse population groups or a lived experience.
Our Watch is committed to increasing employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the organisation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our Watch encourages applications from people with disability. We want to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require modifications with the application process to meet your access needs please contact us via email at recruitment@ourwatch.org.au.
Applicants will receive a response when their application is received. Unsuccessful applicants will receive a formal notification when the recruitment process is finalised.
Successful applicants may be subject to a Police Record Check, an International Police Record Check or a Working with Children Check.
We appreciate the significant interest in volunteering or securing a student placement opportunity with Our Watch and we encourage the continued passion for the prevention of violence against women. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to facilitate volunteer or student placement opportunities. Please direct any enquiries to recruitment@ourwatch.org.au, thank you for your support.