• Opportunity to work at the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse (National Centre) a national purpose-driven organisation which is a symbol of hope and an essential vehicle for action for many victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.

• We partner with victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and trauma in all that we do. We will be centering these relationships through the building of our Lived Experience team, and in light of this, people with Lived Experience will be prioritised for this role. It is essential that we engage safely and in a trauma informed way; this approach will be a critical focus of our recruitment process.

• Join at an exciting period of growth, as the National Centre expands its team.

• Full time (1.0) fixed-term position until October 2026 – with flexible working arrangements available (eg. part-time).

• A national remote role, available in every major Australian city (with no preference for any location).

• The successful candidate will undertake domestic travel occasionally as part of this role.

• $110,000 – $130,000 (FTE) per annum excluding superannuation.

Note: this advertisement refers to child sexual abuse and may bring up strong feelings. Please take care of yourself and seek support if you need. Support services can be found on our website.

Role summary

The Manager, Lived Experience Projects & Partnerships leads the design and delivery of strategic projects and partnerships that reposition Lived and Living Experience as a unique and privileged source of knowledge, research, and evidence within the National Centre and across the sector.

This role drives inclusive, trauma-responsive initiatives that elevate survivor-led knowledge generation and support new ways of understanding impact and change.

By leading co-designed projects, cultivating meaningful partnerships, and embedding Lived Experience into research and projects, this role directly contributes to the National Centre’s mission to prevent child sexual abuse and strengthen systems of support, accountability, and recovery.

At the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse, we are committed to elevating the wisdom and expertise of victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. Values of safety, inclusion and trauma-responsiveness guide our interactions, including in our recruitment process. The National Centre team commit to authentic and meaningful engagement with people with Lived Experience – ensuring their voices are heard, valued, and embedded in our work.

Who you are (selection criteria)

• Tertiary qualifications in health, community development or social sciences, or the equivalent experience will be viewed favourably.
• You are deeply committed to championing Lived and Living Experience as a privileged and essential source of knowledge, leadership and expertise.
• You bring demonstrated experience leading survivor-led or community-informed projects that generate knowledge, support healing and influence systemic change.
• You bring strong project management capabilities, with experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from conception to completion.
• You are confident in developing project plans, managing competing priorities and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget with trauma-responsive and culturally safe practice.
• You are a skilled collaborator, capable of building trusting partnerships and working with a diverse range of stakeholders; including people with Lived Experience, survivor-led organisations, priority communities and sector leaders.
• You bring strong strategic thinking, excellent communication skills and the ability to lead with humility, purpose and care in sensitive and evolving contexts.
• You are aligned with the National Centre’s mission to disrupt child sexual abuse and bring about systemic change.
• You demonstrate a trauma-informed, ethical and survivor engaged approach to your work, and understand the critical importance of working in partnership with people with Lived Experience; ensuring their voices are heard, respected and meaningfully embedded in all that you do.

Research indicates that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised individuals often wait until they fulfil every requirement. If you believe you have the attributes to do the job but don’t match every point on the job ad, we welcome and encourage your application.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead innovative partnership approaches that enable people with Lived Experience to lead, design and deliver projects that enhance evidence and understanding of best practice responses to child sexual abuse across the lifespan.
• Proactively build and maintain partnerships with people with Lived Experience, survivor-led organisations, and representatives of diverse communities to build understanding, mobilise action and amplify impact.
• Lead the planning, facilitation and evaluation of participatory and inclusive methods, approaches and activities to ensure National Centre activities reflect the voice of people with Lived Experience.
• Advise on best practice approaches for engaging and embedding Lived Experience across the National Centre, ensuring inclusive, culturally safe, and trauma-responsive engagement practices.
• Oversee and manage the Lived Experience Project Lead, providing leadership, guidance, and support, training, skill development and performance reviews. 

Please see the Manager, Lived Experience Projects & Partnerships position description for more.

What we offer

• Join a team of dedicated and compassionate professionals who are deeply committed to creating meaningful change and fostering a positive, purpose-driven workplace culture.

• Be part of an organisation that genuinely values diversity, inclusion, and belonging; where every individual is empowered to show up as their authentic self in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment.

• As a fully remote organisation, we embrace flexibility and adaptability in how we work. Supporting flexible work arrangements for all employees is a core commitment across the National Centre.

Additional adjustments

We are committed to providing an inclusive experience to all candidates. If you have a disability, condition, illness or access requirements, please let us know how we can best support you throughout your recruitment experience. 

We recognise that each individual’s needs are different. Some examples of adjustments we can provide include (but are not limited to):

• Alternative formats or ways to submit your application (verbal or video)
• Flexible communication methods
• Additional time to complete tasks, assessments or pre-interview work
• Support from a support person or advocate during interviews
• Modifications to the interview structure, environment or timing

If you require additional adjustments, or would like to discuss any access needs as a part of the application and recruitment process, please contact us via email recruitment@shehrconsulting.com 

Our candidate experience

We aim to be transparent and kind to all of our candidates. We value your time, and as such want to share how we do things so you know what to expect with no nasty surprises. For more information on our end-to-end candidate experience, please visit the SHE HR Consulting website.

How to apply

To express your interest, submit an online application through our application portal and include a professional resume. All applicants must also provide brief responses to the application questions that are included as part of the online application. 

Note: we do not accept cover letters as part of our application process.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and we may close our job advertisement without notice, so don’t delay your application

The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a workplace environment that is fair and free of discrimination, is safe and accessible for all employees, and provides working arrangements that accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally- and linguistically-diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and people of every ethnicity, faith, ability, culture, language, gender identity, age, and sex.

Employment in this position is conditional upon reception and maintenance of reference checks as part of pre-employment screening, and a Working With Children Check (or state equivalent).

As part of our employment screening process, we do run police checks. But don’t worry—having a criminal record doesn’t automatically disqualify you.