The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a 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. 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:

Supporting men to develop safe and healthy relationships.

Contributing to risk assessments, safety planning, and case notes.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

This position will be offered on a casual work basis. Due to the nature of the position and industry, this role is part of the Breathing Space roster in providing night and weekend shifts.

Who Are We?

Since 1977, we have been delivering high-quality support services. In May 2020, we became the custodian of White Ribbon Australia, expanding the organisation's reach nationwide.

We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and aiming to inspire and empower those we serve. Over the past 45 years, our values—Everyone is welcome, Doing what we say, Above and beyond, and Stronger together—have remained central to our operations

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

Experience in supporting clients through crisis support, education and utilising de-escalation techniques.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to identify and respond to challenging behaviours and manage crisis situations.

Ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and people with disabilities.

Unrestricted driver's licence, Police clearance, Working With Children Check, and Department of Justice integrity clearance.

What we can offer you

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 12 July 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.