Join our Team

Join our Team
At Karinya House, we believe in making a difference for women in our community and for generations to come. We believe that every woman who is pregnant or parenting should be surrounded by care, compassion and the practical support she needs. We believe that, with the right support, every woman has the strength to make change in her life.
- Individuals of diverse backgrounds who are committed to giving back to their community, by improving outcomes for women who are pregnant and parenting.
- A commitment to working from a Trauma-Transformative Practice framework.
- If you are someone who is respectful, caring, and flexible, someone who is driven by impact, values and a desire to see change in your community – then Karinya House is the place for you.
- An opportunity to work from a social justice framework, within a small, specialised, grassroots, well regarded Canberra organisation.
- An organisation that is not aligned to any religious and political perspectives.
- An opportunity to make a direct impact in the community, by empowering and supporting women who are pregnant or early parenting.
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A role within an inclusive, diverse, caring and compassionate team. Where our team members are treated in the same way we treat the women we walk alongside – with respect and compassion.
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Access to generous salary packaging options.
- Free on-site parking.
The Communications and Fundraising Coordinator will work closely with the Partnerships and Events Manager and the Strategy and Fundraising Director to ensure that Karinya House maintains strong communication across a range of mediums to attract and sustain trusted partnerships while effectively demonstrating organisational impact. The role will support the planning and delivery of professional and successful fundraising events and provide ad hoc support to strengthen fundraising initiatives, helping Karinya House achieve its objectives within its non-government fundraising strategy.
This is a part-time role for 20 hours per week. The position will be fixed term for 12 months from date of appointment, with potential to extend.
For further information about the role please read the Communication and Fundraising Coordinator PD.
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For further information on the position, in the first instance please contact Ellen Field, Strategy and Funding Director at [email protected]
Business | HR Officer
The Karinya House Business | HR Officer is a key role within the Business and Operations Team at Karinya House. This team plays an important support role to ensure the seamless care for the women and children through Karinya House. The Business | HR Officer will support key administrative, financial, business and human resource processes at Karinya House, supporting the Finance and Business Manager, and the members of the Executive Leadership Team.
The Business | HR Officer must have strong attention to detail, a passion for effective management of operational processes, and a flexible approach to manage and respond to ever-evolving tasks across any given day. The ability to learn new systems is also key to this role.
This is a part-time role for 32-35 hours per week. The position will be fixed term until 31 October 2027, with potential to extend.
For further information about the role please read the CSW 5 Business HR Officer 260602.
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