Lead Change Where It Matters Most

Join Communicare’s Breathing Space program – a residential behaviour change program for men who use violence and abuse in their relationships. As the Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team in delivering therapeutic, evidence-based interventions that support men to change their behaviour and enhance the safety of women, children and their families.

The Role

Lead the day-to-day operations of Communicare’s Breathing Space program at Maylands

Manage a multidisciplinary team including Facilitators, Intake and Assessment Specialists, Support Workers, Family Safety Advocates and Cultural Advisors.

Ensure a high-quality delivery of group work, case management and advocacy.

Oversee risk management, policy compliance and program integrity.

Build strong relationships with Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCO’s), government departments, community organisations and other stakeholders.

This position will be located in Maylands and is offered on a permanent full-time basis working 76 hours per fortnight. Due to the nature of the position and industry, shift work and travel 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 the human services field, and/or experience in family and domestic violence.

Experience in managing and leading high-performing teams.

Advanced communication (written, verbal and public speaking), interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to forge and maintain strong and collaborative relationships and alliances that enhance organisational capacity.

Advanced people management skills, including the ability to lead and manage people and resources to achieve consistent outcomes, and provide professional supervision.

Advanced knowledge in Family and Domestic Violence and Abuse service delivery and practice development

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: 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: Paid leave and return to work incentives.

Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program, and an annual Flu Vaccination Program.

Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.

How to apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria. Applications close 18th June 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.