Senior Adviser, Primary Prevention (NT)

About Our Watch

Our Watch is a national leader of primary prevention of violence against women and their children. Our vision is an Australia where women and their children live free from all forms of violence, and our role is to stop violence before it starts. We work to embed gender equality and prevent violence where Australians live, learn, work and socialise. Visit https://www.ourwatch.org.au/ for more information. 

About the role

• Darwin location, with travel within NT. Other Northern Territory locations considered. Some domestic travel will be required, particularly to Melbourne 
• Full time (flexible FTE options will be considered) 
• Fixed term to Until 24 December 2029, with possible extension   
• $106,148 – 113,886 per annum, plus $4,000 annual location allowance, superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.  
• Relocation payment is available for interstate candidates

This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the prevention of gender-based violence across the Northern Territory as part of Our Watch, Australia’s national leader in evidence-based primary prevention. 

Reporting to the Manager, Prevention Strategy and Policy Development, the Senior Adviser, Primary Prevention (NT) is based in the Northern Territory and embedded within the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Prevention team in the Northern Territory Government, as part of a five-year agreement between Our Watch and the NT Government.

In this role, you will: 

• Support understanding, visibility and growth of evidence based and effective primary prevention in the NT, including through facilitating connection, skills-building, and shared learning among both government and non-government organisations, including coordinating and facilitating NT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Primary Prevention Communities of Practice;  
• Identify and progress opportunities to connect local NT primary prevention practice expertise and learnings, including preventing violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, to policy, legislative and regulatory reform, aligning with Closing the Gap Target 13; and  
• Support the NT Government to effectively and sustainably build the foundations for, and undertake, primary prevention in the NT.

About you

You are a collaborative and influential policy professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for advancing gender equality and preventing violence against women. You bring a strong understanding of the Northern Territory context and are committed to working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and stakeholders. 

To be successful in this role, you will bring: 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in gender studies, public policy, social or political science, law, health promotion, social work, community development or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). 
• Experience in the prevention of gender-based violence and/or advancing intersectional gender equality through policy, research, or practice. 
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isander people, history, contexts, dynamics, relationships and ways to connect.   
• Knowledge of the Northern Territory landscape, including key issues, stakeholders and opportunities for primary prevention. 
• An understanding of intersectionality and the ability to apply this lens to policy, practice and stakeholder engagement. 
• Experience providing evidence-based policy analysis, strategic advice and recommendations to senior decision-makers. 
• Well-developed relationship building and management skills, with demonstrated ability to work, collaborate and consult with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government agencies, non-government and community stakeholders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled organisations, academics and others. 
• The ability to work autonomously, take initiative and manage competing priorities in a complex environment. 
• A current Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain one. 

Why work for us 

Our Watch is strongly committed to the wellbeing of its employees, and we strive to continuously improve our employee experiences at work. Our Watch is recognised by the Australian HR Awards for the Best Workplace Flexibility Program, received an Excellence Award as an Employer of Choice in the Not-for-Profit Sector, and is recognised as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia. Visit https://www.ourwatch.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/ for more information. 

A few of our unique award-winning benefits include: 

• Cultural remuneration package for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff 
• Commitment to work life balance, including flexible hours/ways of working 
• Additional 5 personal leave days per year 
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents 
• Innovative leave policies, such as floating public holiday leave, cultural leave, etc. 
• $1500 individual Learning & Development budget per year

How to apply 

Apply now with your current resume and cover letter. See here for this roles’ position description: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1lpjzaot8ql1hnhv3rbl4/Senior-Advisor-Primary-Prevention-NT-November-2026-1.docx?rlkey=kzcm0iy50lh2ki0oro4wu562a&st=jn7rh5hz&dl=0 

Our Watch is committed to diversity, we value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are passionate about providing a barrier-free recruitment process; if you require modifications during the application process to meet your access needs, please contact us. 

Applications close Friday 4th December 5:00pm, however applications will be assessed as received. 

If you have any queries or would like to discuss this role further via a phone call, please contact us at recruitment@ourwatch.org.au with your contact details.