Manager Men's Behaviour Change

Communicare; Canning, City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Wellbeing Leave

Paid parental leave

FDV support and assistance

Health insurance discounts

Professional development

Flexible working conditions

Meaningful change in WA communities

Job summary

Communicare is seeking a Manager Men's Behaviour Change to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering interventions to individuals who have used violence in intimate and family relationships. The role covers metropolitan locations from a Cannington base with occasional travel to Geraldton, steering service quality and stakeholder engagement to support safer families.

You will lead staff across multiple sites, ensure alignment with NOSPI and WA standards, and foster partnerships with key agencies,

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Leadership experience in Men's Behaviour Change and/or FDV programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership and influencing skills.
• Experience leading teams, managing performance and driving service quality.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, case management and FDV practice frameworks including CRARMF.
• Cultural competence and commitment to inclusive, respectful practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support staff across multiple service locations.
• Ensure programs align with NOSPI and WA Dept. of Communities standards.
• Build relationships with the Department of Justice and other stakeholders.
• Drive service quality, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop strategic partnerships to strengthen service delivery and outcomes for families.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Influencing skills

Team management

Service quality

Risk assessment

CRARMF knowledge

Multisite coordination

Cultural competence

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or related field

Job description

The Role

As the Manager Men's Behaviour Change , you will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering interventions to individuals who have used violence in intimate and family relationships. Working across metropolitan locations from a Cannington base, with occasional travel to Geraldton, you will drive high-quality service delivery, staff performance and stakeholder engagement to support safer families and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support staff across multiple service locations.
• Ensure programs align with the National Outcome Standards for Perpetrator Interventions (NOSPI) and contractual requirements and the 2026 Department of Communities (WA) Practice Standards for Perpetrator Intervention.
• Build strong relationships with the Department of Justice and other key stakeholders.
• Drive service quality, accountability and continuous improvement through values-based leadership.
• Develop strategic partnerships to strengthen service delivery and improve outcomes for participants and their families.

This is a permanent full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight and is primarily located in Cannington.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or a related field.
• Leadership experience in Men's Behaviour Change and/or FDV programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership and influencing skills.
• Experience leading teams, managing performance and driving service quality.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, case management and FDV practice frameworks including the Common Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework (CRARMF).
• Cultural competence and a commitment to inclusive, respectful practice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations.
• Valid driver's licence, Police clearance, Working With Children Check, and ability to obtain Department of Justice integrity clearance.

What we can offer you

• Generous NFP Salary Packaging :Option to package up $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 almost 50 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.

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.