Dad-Focused Family Violence Practitioner (TRACKS)

Odyssey House NSW; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey House NSW is seeking a Dad's Domestic & Family Violence Practitioner to deliver the TRACKS program for men who are using or at risk of violence. Based in Blacktown with travel across Odyssey sites, you will assess, plan and support men toward safer family outcomes.

You will join a trauma-informed, survivor-centred team, receive regular supervision and contribute to program development and liaison with police, courts and community services.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, counselling, welfare or related field (or working towards one)
• Certificate IV or Graduate Certificate in Men’s Behaviour Change, or working towards it
• Experience running groups and/or one-to-one work with men who may be reluctant or resistant to engage
• Sound understanding of family violence, coercive control, gendered drivers of violence, and impact on women and children
• Ability to support men with AOD, mental health, trauma and justice involvement with CBT/DBT/ACT knowledge
• Sound risk assessment and risk management skills, with good judgement on escalation
• Commitment to victim-survivor centred, gender-informed practice
• Emotional resilience and boundary management in difficult conversations
• Current NSW Driver Licence
• WWCC (paid work)
• National Police Check (<1 yr old)
• Unrestricted right to work in Australia
• COVID Vaccinated
• Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Responsibilities

• Work with dads to take responsibility for their behaviour and build safer families
• Regular clinical and practice supervision
• Based in Blacktown, with travel across Odyssey sites
• Be part of shaping a new program from the ground up
• Facilitate TRACKS group sessions and provide one-to-one treatment and case work
• Hold dads accountable for behaviour while maintaining a respectful working relationship
• Liaise with police, courts, community corrections and child protection services
• Keep accurate case notes, risk assessments and program records for reports

Skills

Emotional resilience

Strong writing skills

Verbal communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in social work or related field

Certificate IV/Graduate Certificate in Men’s Behaviour Change

Job description

Odyssey House NSW is seeking a Dad's Domestic & Family Violence Practitioner to deliver the TRACKS program for men who are using or at risk of violence. Based in Blacktown with travel across Odyssey sites, you will assess, plan and support men toward safer family outcomes.

You will join a trauma-informed, survivor-centred team, receive regular supervision and contribute to program development and liaison with police, courts and community services.