If you have program facilitation and/or behaviour change experience and are looking to further your career with an organisation dedicated to the prevention of Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA), then we have just the role for you!

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Behaviour Change Support Worker to join our residential Breathing Space Men’s Behaviour Change Program.

In this role you will be part of a passionate and dedicated team delivering a specifically designed program to men who choose to use violence and abuse in their relationships with partners(s) or family members. The program is delivered in a secure and supportive therapeutic setting and provides educational group work, informal counselling, individual case management and advocacy. This approach supports victim survivors, including children, to remain in their homes and in connection with their support networks, to maximise their safety.

In this role your key responsibilities will include:

• Facilitation of group work for men who choose to use violence in intimate relationships and provide support to work towards positive change.
• Contributing to risk assessments, safety planning, case note and report writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Managing crisis and emotional distress of clients.

If you have experience working with clients and groups focussed on behaviour change for FDVA, AOD, Mental Health or other relatable support areas, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to transfer those skills and contribute to the safety of women and children impacted by FDVA.

This position will be offered on a casual work basis across Calista and Maylands sites. Due to the nature of the position and industry, this role is part of the Breathing Space roster in providing night and weekend shifts. Travel between sites may be required

Who Are We?

Since opening our doors in 1977, our passion for delivering high quality, people-focused support services has continued to flourish. In May 2020, we became the new custodian of White Ribbon Australia, establishing a national footprint for the organisation.

We remain committed to growing a workforce that celebrates diversity and seeks to inspire and empower the people we serve.

While we’ve changed a lot over the past 45 years, our values – Everyone is welcome, Doing what we say, Above and beyond, and Stronger together– remain at the very heart of everything we do.

If you would like to find out more about Communicare and this program, please visit our website via https://www.communicare.org.au/

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in a human services field, and/or significant experience in a similar field.
• Relevant experience in a similar role supporting clients within a residential setting.
• Intermediate computer, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Intermediate organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Intermediate communication and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate customer service skills when liaising with various levels in the business and other service providers.
• Intermediate emotional distress and crisis management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to respond to challenging behaviours and an understanding of the origins of these behaviours when working with clients.
• Cultural competency to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and people with disabilities.
• Experience working within Men’s Behaviour Change Programs (desirable).
• Knowledge of Family and Domestic Violence and Abuse and working with Family Safety (desirable).
• Unrestricted drivers’ licence.
• Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date).
• Working With Children Check.
• Willingness to obtain a Department of Justice Clearance if required.

What we can offer you

• Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities (option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum).
• Extra Leave - 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Paid parental leave policy.
• Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.
• Discounted Health Insurance with HBF.
• Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program.

How to apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria. Applications close 30th March 2025.

Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.

Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.