Manager Mens Behaviour Change (Residential)

Victoria University; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing leave

Paid parental leave

FDVA support

Health insurance discount

Counselling program

Professional development

Flexible working

Job summary

Communicare invites an experienced leader to head the Breathing Space Men's Behaviour Change Program in Western Australia. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based residential services to address violence while prioritising safety for women, children and families.

This permanent full-time role covers two sites, Calista and Mayland, with shift work and travel. You will drive service quality, risk management and continuous improvement, and build partnerships across

Qualifications

• Bachelor level or higher qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Experience delivering FDVA (Family and Domestic Violence and Abuse) interventions and supervision.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing specialist team.
• Oversee delivery of evidence-based behaviour change interventions.
• Manage service quality, compliance and risk.
• Build partnerships across family and domestic violence sector.
• Drive continuous improvement and program integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Operational management

Inspection and compliance

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Services/Related field

Job description

Are you an experienced leader passionate about creating safer families and communities?

Join our innovative Breathing Space Men's Behaviour Change Program and lead a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based residential behaviour change services that support men and young people to address the use of violence, while prioritising the safety and wellbeing of women, children and families. Working within a safe and therapeutic environment, you will provide leadership, operational oversight and continuous improvement to ensure high-quality service delivery and positive client outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a high-performing specialist team.
• Overseeing the delivery of evidence-based behaviour change interventions.
• Managing service quality, compliance and risk management.
• Building strong partnerships across the family and domestic violence sector.
• Driving continuous improvement and maintaining the integrity of the Breathing Space program.

This is a permanent full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight and is responsible for our 2 sites (Calista and Mayland). Due to the nature of the position and industry, shift work and travel will be required.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or a related field, with specialist knowledge and/or significant experience in Family and Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA).
• Demonstrated experience delivering evidence-based interventions, behaviour change programs, counselling, assessment and case management services within the FDVA sector.
• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing teams, providing professional supervision, and leading service delivery outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across community, government and Aboriginal organisations.
• Advanced organisational, problem-solving, negotiation and advocacy skills, supported by sound financial and operational management capability.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence and ability to obtain and maintain required clearances, including National Police Check, Working With Children Check and Department of Justice Clearance.

What we can offer you

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

Applications close 18 September 2026, shortlisting and interviewing may begin immediately.

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.