Disclaimer from Red Files: SIN is the local sex worker organisation for Adelaide. They have a new job opportunity open in their next phase of complete independence.

General Manager - Sex Industry Network

Employer: Scarlet Alliance, Australian Sex Workers Association
Work Type/s: Part Time
Classification/s: Advocacy & Campaigns, Unions & Workers Rights, Operations & Risk Management, Executive & Senior Management, Management
Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP)
Location: Adelaide

Job posted on: 25 September, 2018.
Applications close: 19 October, 2018.

Sex Industry Network’s purpose is to promote the health, rights and well-being of sex workers in South Australia. SIN affirm the value of sex work and advocate for laws and policies that advance the rights of sex workers. SIN offer safe spaces and responsive services which are accessible to all sex workers. SIN is driven by, and accountable to, the sex worker community.

SIN is seeking a General Manager, to oversee its staff, operations and services, four days a week at its office in Mile End, Adelaide. In addition to managing all aspects of the organisation’s services and activities in accordance with the organisation’s core values, the SIN General Manager will be responsible for leading SIN through the final stages of transition, from an auspice project of Scarlet Alliance, to a fully independent organisation, governed by the SIN Board.

The person we seek will have sex work experience, an understanding of the current issues facing the diversity of sex workers in South Australia and a commitment to promoting sex worker rights.

The position will be paid at the equivalent of pro-rata (0.8) of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 Grade 7, and subject to the National Employment Standards.

For information about how to apply click here. A full Position Description is attached below. For further information visit our careers website.

How to apply for this job

Read the attached information outlining the position description, criteria, terms and conditions for employment.

Complete your application by including:

• At least one page addressing the selection criteria (see page six for a list of the criteria) - Under each criterion tell us about the experience, training, knowledge, skills or abilities you have that are relevant to the criterion. You can give specific examples where you have used your skills and abilities, which relate to the criterion. Where the criterion asks for ‘demonstrated knowledge’ you must clearly illustrate that you have this knowledge by explaining your understanding of it (as briefly as possible) rather than giving examples of where you may have used it.

• A copy of your curriculum vitae (CV) that provides your personal details, qualifications and work history, including sex work. SIN endorses an affirmative action policy which promotes sex work experience as an essential selection criterion. Information provided by applicants will be kept in the strictest confidence and viewed only by the interview panel.
• Two professional referees. The name, email, and/or telephone contact details of two professional referees who can be contacted for a confidential verbal reference.

Email your application to: [email protected] using the subject line: General Manager - Sex Industry Network application via EthicalJobs.

Applications close 5pm Australian Central Standard Time, Friday October 19th 2018.

Note: if you are interested in the position but unsure whether you meet the selection criteria please call to discuss contact Jules Kim on [email protected] or 0411 985 135 or The SIN President Roxana on [email protected] 0410 130 013

Find more here: https://m.ethicaljobs.com.au/Members/ScarletAlliance/general-manager---sex-industry-network