Family Violence Practitioner – Men’s Behaviour Change Program

Sunraysia Community Health Services; Mildura; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 peryear

Meals & accommodation packaging up to$

Free Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Culture that supports work-lifeBalance

Job summary

Sunraysia Community Health Services is seeking a Family Violence Practitioner to deliver the Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) in Mildura, Victoria. The role involves completing family violence assessments, facilitating group sessions, and providing individual case management in collaboration with the broader community services sector.

Applicants should hold a Social Work degree or equivalent, be able to engage with mandated clients and stakeholders, and hold or obtain a Victorian Working

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Social Work, welfare or related field with relevant industry experience (mandatory).
• Ability to engage with mandated clients and work with internal/external stakeholders (mandatory).
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee) or ability to obtain one prior to commencement (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of the Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP).
• Complete family violence assessments and provide group facilitation and individual case management support.
• Collaborate with the wider community services sector to support participants.

Skills

Stakeholder liaison

Client engagement

Collaborative work

Education

Social Work degree

Graduate diploma

Job description

Family Violence Practitioner – Men’s Behaviour Change Program

• Full-time
• Fixed term contract: Parental leave cover until 10 September 2027
• Attractive salary packaging
• Culture that supports work-life balance

About Sunraysia Community Health Services

Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region. We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care.

At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care. Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.

• We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others
• We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.
• Modern facilities
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Role

The Men’s Behaviour change Program (MBCP) is a 20-week, group based program that invites men who use family violence to take accountability and make positive change to their behaviour. Individual Case Manager (ICM is also available to support men to become ready to enter the group program and provide additional support such as referrals for mental health and drug treatment services.

The purpose of the Family Violence Practitioner role is to assist in the delivery of the MBCP. This includes completing family violence assessments, facilitating group and providing individual case management support, in collaboration with the wider community services sector.

Key Selection Criteria

Mandatory:

• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Social Work, welfare or other related qualification with relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to engage with mandated clients.
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee), or the ability to obtain and maintain one prior to commencement.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme and the Child Information Sharing Scheme and MARAM.
• Knowledge of the local service system and referral pathways, particularly related to family violence.
• Graduate diploma or graduate certificate qualification in men’s family violence. Working towards completion or a willingness to enrol within 12 months on commencement of employment.

PLEASE NOTE: SCHS is committed to the application of the Child Safe Standards. All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment. This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees. Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check. Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).

Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases. As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.