Behaviour Change Coordinator
Communicare & White Ribbon Australia
Posted 5 days ago
If you have experience leading program facilitation and/or behaviour change programs 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!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Behaviour Change Coordinator to join our residential Breathing Space Men’s Behaviour Change Program.
The Role
As the Behaviour Change Coordinator, you will lead a team delivering a residential Men's Behaviour Change Program, supporting men to address the use of violence and abuse in their relationships while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality services.
In this role your key responsibilities will include:
Coordinate staffing requirements and program delivery.
Lead and support Behaviour Change Facilitators in the delivery of men's behaviour change group programs.
Contribute to risk assessments, safety planning, case management, and report writing.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide support to clients experiencing crisis or emotional distress, helping them develop strategies to manage challenging emotions and behaviours.
This is a permanent full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight and located in Calista. This is a 24/7 residential setting, therefore late shift work and on-call availability will occasionally be required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Relevant qualifications in Human Services (or similar) and/or demonstrated experience in behaviour change, FDVA, AOD, Mental Health, Corrections, or a related field.
Experience facilitating groups and leading service delivery teams, including staff supervision and coaching.
Strong skills in risk assessment, safety planning, crisis intervention, case management, and client advocacy.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship-building skills across diverse client groups and service providers.
Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain quality documentation and reporting.
Cultural competency and the ability to effectively engage with people from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.
Current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain), Department of Justice Clearance eligibility, and a current Driver's Licence.
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.
Wellbeing 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, and free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.
Flexible working conditions: We understand how important this is.
Being part of an organisation that drives meaningful change across WA communities
Who are we?
Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With over 48 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for genuinely caring about the people we help.
We are an organisation driven by our values of Everyone Is Welcome, Doing What We Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together. Communicare is committed to inclusion, cultural safety and empowering the people we serve.
How to Apply
If you are a purpose driven individual and this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter will be highly regarded to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role however not mandatory.
Applications close 31 August 2026, shortlisting and interviewing may begin immediately.
Communicare values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
This role is designated under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to promote equality; Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Unsolicited agency applications will not be accepted.
About Communicare & White Ribbon Australia
Communicare is dynamic not-for-profit organisation with an enduring reputation as a community organisation that genuinely cares. Our philosophy is to provide hope and opportunity for people in need and, over the years we have distinguished ourselves as a provider and innovator of services as well as an advocate to enhance social and economic inclusion. Supported by approximately 300 employees and alliances with government, non-government and a range of corporate organisations; we work collaboratively and in partnership to make a difference in people's lives. We have significant expertise in providing and facilitating high quality, holistic and integrated community services that acknowledge diversity and seek to inspire and empower people to participate safely and fully in their communities.
White Ribbon Australia is a part of a global social movement working to eliminate men's violence against women. We strive for an Australian society where all women and children are free from all forms of men's violence and abuse. White Ribbon Australia was reimagined, redesigned and reinvented in May 2020 under the custodianship of Communicare. Our goal is to continue building this powerful social movement through advocacy and primary prevention approaches and strategies in communities, schools and workplaces across the country.