CAREERS
Working at Our Place means more than a job.
Working at Our Place means you are part of ground breaking work where philanthropy, government and service providers collaborate across boundaries to achieve enduring change for children, families and communities.
Along with improving the lives of children and families, working at Our Place means:
- You’re part of a team of people from diverse backgrounds who are united by a big picture mission.
- You’re part of a culture that embraces flexible work arrangements & family friendly practices.
- You’re part of a growing organisation that values professional development and engages with Australian and international sector experts

We strive to build an Our Place team that is as diverse as the communities we work within, so we encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to inclusion, flexibility and supporting staff with a work-life balance that meets their needs.
In addition to current vacancies below, we welcome expressions of interest which outline your interest in our work and your skills and background. We are always happy to hear from people keen to work at Our Place, including work experience and internships. Please email recruitment@ourplace.org.au
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for updates and notifications on the latest vacancies.
Current Positions
Community Facilitator – Morwell
Our Place is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic person to join the Our Place Morwell Team.
You will be working closely with the local community, building relationships and understanding the needs of families to find better ways of connecting services to needs to bring about positive change. Learn more about the position description here.
You will thrive in this role if you are a natural relationship builder, capable of building trust with our partners and families and have experience working with communities. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter via seek.com.au. Any questions about the position can be sent to jennifer@ourplace.org.au.
Lead – Evaluation Strategy
Our Place is seeking an amazing person to join the Evaluation team, as the Evaluation Strategy Lead at the central office in Mulgrave.
The Evaluation team is pivotal to the organisation’s strategic priorities, providing the evidence base of the Our Place approach. The Lead – Evaluation Strategy will guide our evaluation efforts capturing our progress and impact. This role is crucial in shaping high-quality evaluation outputs that support practice development and inform policy decisions for government and philanthropic partners. Learn more about the position description here.
The Lead – Evaluation Strategy role requires a focus on long-term priorities, combined with a learning mindset to continuously adapt and improve evaluation processes. We are looking for a leader who can translate vision into clear actions, empowering the team and ensuring purposeful collaboration.
To apply, please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter via seek.com.au. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so, if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Any questions about the position can be sent to robert@ourplace.org.au.
OUR VALUES






WORKING AT OUR PLACE
Stephen Rose – Community Facilitator (Frankston North)
“What’s been fantastic is to see the long-term change already happening.”…
Julia Cornelius – Senior Advisor, Early Years
“Knowing that we are making a small difference to families over time has been really exciting.”…
Private: Laura Masasso – Community Facilitator (Robinvale)
“The great thing about working at Our Place is the people. They hear us, they love us, they celebrate with us.…
Jen Doultree – Partnership Manager (Morwell)
“It feels like a big extended family. There’s a lot of people wanting to look out for one another and it…
Tanya Kane – Community Facilitator (Northern Bay)
“We can walk alongside the community to make a difference and bring about positive and sustainable change.“…
Rei Kori – Project Officer (Research & Evaluation)
“I want to be part of making an impact across a larger scale from a research and evaluation perspective.“…
Sally Bate – Partnership Manager (Mooroopna)
“We’re setting children up for success within an organisation that has a terrific culture, a great team and a long-term…
Caroline James-Wilson – Community Facilitator (Mooroopna)
“This is an opportunity to hear and respond to the child’s voice to break the cycle — something I wanted to be a part o…
Kerrie Russell – Partnership Manager (Doveton)
“When I came across Our Place, I still remember looking at the website and welling up with tears.“…