Lead Facilitator, Men's Behaviour Change Program Lithgow

Housing Plus; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options

Learning and development opportunities

Health and well-being program

Job summary

Housing Plus is seeking a Lead Facilitator for the Men’s Behaviour Change Program in Lithgow, with base either Lithgow or Bathurst and flexible work arrangements. The role involves interviewing and assessing men, delivering individual and group interventions, and managing risk with supervision and specialist training support.

Applicants should have strong skills in community services, DV risk factors, case planning, and be willing to travel.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in community services.
• Demonstrated understanding of domestic and family violence, and dynamic risk factors.
• Demonstrated skills in individual assessment and interventions, including case planning.
• Completion of MBC702 Essential skills in Men’s Behaviour Change (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to obtain Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, assessing and providing interventions to men, individual and group based.
• Flexibly deliver services while recognising dynamic risks as they emerge.
• Travel occasionally for study or sector development events.

Skills

Community services experience

Domestic violence knowledge

Assessment & case planning

Reflective practice

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Adaptive service delivery

MBC702 training

Driver's Licence

Travel readiness

Education

Graduate certificate in Men’s Behaviour Change

Job description

Lead Facilitator, Men's Behaviour Change Program Lithgow

Plus Community, a proud part of Housing Plus, has been providing community services to Regional NSW for nearly 20 years.

At Plus Community, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive range of support services designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals and their families. Our services include Domestic and Family Violence Support, Employment Support, Homelessness Support, Post Release Support, and Housing Support through Housing Plus. Our holistic approach ensures that we not only provide housing but also the crucial support needed to foster independence and choice.

Join Plus Community, where your contributions help create a positive impact and drive meaningful change in the lives of those we serve. Be a part of our mission to provide safety, comfort, housing and support for our communities.

Housing Plus currently delivers Men’s Behaviour Change (MBC) interventions to men who have used violence against their families, and we are thrilled to offer these services in the Lithgow region.

We are seeking a full time MBC Lead Facilitator to work with the men who want to move towards safety and accountability in the Lithgow area. The role will involve interviewing, assessing and providing interventions to men, both individual and group based. The role requires strong group work delivery skills and an ability to recognise and respond to dynamic risks as they emerge.

This is an emerging niche field requiring a special set of skills, and the successful applicant will be supported to participate in specialist training and ongoing supervision with industry experts.

• Significant experience in community services
• Demonstrated understanding of domestic and family violence, and dynamic risk factors
• Demonstrated skills in individual assessment and interventions, including case planning
• A strong commitment to reflective practice, self-awareness and understanding
• Ability to network and share information and develop relationships with community stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, outlook
• An ability to adapt service delivery methods to meet client needs
• Completion of MBC702 Essential skills in Men’s Behaviour Change (Or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness to travel occasionally for the purposes of study/attendance at sector development events

Experience with domestic violence interventions, drug and alcohol interventions, child protection work, mental health, or the justice system, motivational interviewing experience and a Graduate certificate in Men’s Behaviour Change or other relevant qualifications in community services or similar will be highly regarded.

You will need a Current Driver's Licence and willingness to obtain a Police Check and Working with Children Check.

This is a full time (38 hours per week, Monday to Friday) Maximum Term Contract until 31st December 2026, with a likely extension.

This role can be based from Lithgow or Bathurst and flexible work is available.

The MBC Facilitator is classified as a Level 6 under the SCHADS Award, which equates to $115,337 gross per annum. This will increase on an annual basis in line with the pay points in the Award. As Housing Plus is a Not for Profit organisation, we have access to excellent salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay!

• In return, we can offer you the chance to make a significant contribution to our organisation and community, as well as learning and development opportunities, health and well-being program, reward and recognition and salary packaging.

Applicants identifying as Aboriginal are encouraged to apply. Men are encouraged to apply (we must have at least one male as a requirement of the program).