Men’s Behaviour Change Facilitator + Court Support Worker (Male Identifying)
About Us and Our Team Culture
At The Centre for Women & Co. and Men & Co. Services we work to support individuals, children and families towards physical and emotional safety through Domestic & Family Violence support and counselling. We work from an evidence-based, trauma-informed and reflective practice framework.
We trust our team members and encouraging autonomy, our leadership team are grounded and supportive; they don’t micro-manage but are present and are here to support the team when needed. We are big on investing in professional development and career progression and our team culture is based on our three core values of integrity, compassion and respect. We know that working in the DFV and Wellbeing sector is hard work, and we take care of our team.
The Role
The primary role of the Men’s Change Behaviour Program Facilitator (Male Identifying) aspect of the role is to co-facilitate and deliver a Men’s Change Behaviour Program; Responsible Men. The Men’s Program Facilitator will oversee aspects of the delivery including the assessment and intake of program participants and working alongside the female facilitator.
The court support component of the position will provide support to men who have court proceedings before a Magistrates Court in relation to domestic and family violence matters. The role provides a response to risk safety and wellbeing through information, advocacy, in-Court support and referral to the services and agencies to meet needs. In addition, Court support provide assistance to University Students doing intern/placement as part of their Working Integrated Learning Plan.
Salary and Benefits
- SCHADS Level 5.1 ($47.50p/h) | Full-Time (38 Hours Per Week) | $93860 annually
- Immediate start until June 30 2026
- A supportive induction process and in-house training about the meaningful work we do to support our clients through DFV and improve their wellbeing.
- Salary Packaging up to $15,900 (superannuation can be paid in addition to this, subject to any ATO limit if any).
- A supportive and warm team culture and working environment where we help one another out, learn from one another and have a lot of fun and laughs
Experience and Qualifications
Essential Tertiary Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in counselling, social work, psychology, or human services (alongside relevant experience) received from a recognised university
Preferred Tertiary Qualifications
Certification specific to men’s behaviour change or professional development specific to this field
Essential Experience
Demonstrated experience in facilitating groups and working with complex and challenging presentation and dynamics
Preferred Experience
Experience in planning, facilitating and evaluating group work and psycho-education, specifically in relation to DFV and Men’s Change Behaviour Programs.
Selection Criteria (Mandatory in Application)
Please note, applications without responses to the selection criteria will not progress.
- Demonstrated experience in working with persons using or experiencing violence, and experience in risk assessment and management practices.
- Demonstrated experience, or ability to undertake and facilitate perpetrator intervention group programs with mandated and non-mandated male offenders.
- Knowledge and experience of the complex issues affecting women and children who have experienced domestic and family violence – from a feminist framework and understanding of gendered violence.
Values and Qualities
- We believe in ending violence against women and children; a future where safety and wellbeing are paramount.
- We believe clear is kind; honesty and transparency are vital to our team culture.
- We respect one another; we talk to people, not about them.
- We work with integrity and take time to reflect on our work.
- We practise self-care and accept help when we need it.
- We are in this work for the right reasons, not for ego.
- If you want to step into our world and you feel that you are our next team member, we’d love to meet you.
How to Apply – We Want to Meet You!
To apply, please include a cover letter, resume and responses to the selection criteria to be considered. Applications without selection criteria will not progress. Please email [email protected], applications close on November 10th.