At Barwon Coast we offer employment opportunities to those who want to make a difference.  We have a range of roles which require different skills, knowledge and experience and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce by fostering a supportive work place. Our team have a purpose which is to Care for Country respectfully, preserving the coast for people to connect, understand, and protect whilst enjoying the unique natural Environment.

At Barwon Coast we believe every team member makes a difference each day.  If you don’t quite meet all the requirements of a role we have advertised in regard to your skills, experience, or qualifications, please contact us to discuss your suitability – everyone deserves an opportunity.

Barwon Coast is an equal opportunity and child safe employer. We ensure fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration is given to all, regardless of age, sex, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, race, religious beliefs or other irrelevant factors.

Barwon Coast is a great place to work and we aim to be an employer of choice.  Our team are covered by the Barwon Coast Enterprise Agreement which prescribes the terms and conditions of employment. We offer paid parental leave, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Family Violence leave and Gender Transition leave. There are a range of staff benefits which include an Employee Assistance Program, a confidential self-referral free service offering professional counselling services for work-related and non-work-related issues.  Flexible Workplace arrangements to support positive health and well-being such as part-time and casual work, flexible start and finish times, working from home, rostered days off and purchased leave.  Contact Officers and employees trained in Mental Health First Aid to support team members who may need some additional help. Comprehensive Training programs include study leave for those furthering their knowledge at a higher education institute, leadership development programs, annual first aid for all everyone, and access to over 120,000 free online training resources. Our Annual Training calendar details what’s on each year. Staff Vaccinations are offered to prevent illness and reduce sick leave taken.  Our team are provided with the opportunity to be given the influenza vaccine at work each winter. Depending upon roles, additional vaccinations including Hepatitis A and B and tetanus are offered and encouraged.

The Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector

The Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector was established after the Gender Equality Bill 2019 (Vic) passed in February 2020. The Commission supports the Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner to oversee the implementation of the Gender Equality Act 2020 and promote gender equality in the public sector workforce and the broader Victorian community.

Objects of the Act

• Promote, encourage and facilitate the achievement of gender equality and improvement in the status of women
• Support the identification and elimination of systemic causes of gender inequality in policy, programs and delivery of services in workplaces and communities
• Recognise that gender inequality may be compounded by other forms of disadvantage or discrimination that a person may experience on the basis of Aboriginality, age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and other attributes
• Redress disadvantage, address stigma, stereotyping, prejudice and violence, and accommodate persons of different genders by way of structural change
• Enhance economic and social participation by persons of different genders
• Further promote the right to equality set out in the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.

Please find a copy of the full report here: Gender Equality Progress Report .