9 Gender Equity Jobs & Leadership Opportunities to Apply for in September 2026

Overview

This roundup lists nine September 2026 openings at Australian organisations working on gender equity, women's rights, family violence, advocacy and community services. The roles range from chief executive and board positions to policy, workforce development and frontline support work, so they suit people at different career stages.

The openings

The Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights is recruiting a Director of Business and Operations, with applications closing 25 September 2026. Gender Equity Victoria is seeking three Board Directors, closing 20 September 2026. Girl Guides Victoria is recruiting a Chief Executive Officer, closing 13 September 2026.

Two family violence organisations each want a chief executive: Men's Family Violence Services Australia and No to Violence, both closing 6 September 2026. No to Violence also seeks a Policy and Advocacy Advisor, closing 21 September 2026. McAuley Community Services for Women is hiring a Residential House Supervisor for its family violence service, closing 17 September 2026.

Sexual Assault Services Victoria is recruiting a Senior Workforce and Sector Development Officer, closing 7 September 2026, and Women's Legal Service Victoria is seeking a Social Worker, closing 17 September 2026.

Who can apply

The source describes the kinds of background that may fit each post, such as organisational leadership and governance for executive roles, policy and advocacy experience for the advisor role, training and sector development for the workforce role, and social work qualifications for the legal service position. Detailed eligibility rules are not given.

How to apply

Candidates should read the full vacancy details, eligibility requirements, location, employment conditions and application instructions for each role before applying. Several deadlines fall in early September, so applications should be prepared promptly.