Post Men’s Behaviour Change Program Facilitator

Housing Plus; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist training and supervision

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development opportunities

Meaningful impact in communities

Job summary

Housing Plus, through Plus Community in Orange, is seeking a part-time Men’s Behaviour Change Facilitator for a 19-hour-per-week role on a fixed-term basis until 30 June 2029. You will deliver high-quality assessments and interventions, facilitating group and individual sessions to promote safer relationships.

The role requires a clinical mindset, strong facilitation, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders while upholding professional standards and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering assessment, intervention and behaviour change services.
• Knowledge of domestic and family violence contexts and safety planning.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and maintain professional boundaries.
• Commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality assessment, intervention and behaviour change services to men who have used violence.
• Facilitate both group and individual interventions within a Men’s Behaviour Change framework.
• Develop intervention plans and support participants to take responsibility for their behaviour.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated responses to safety concerns.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Risk assessment

Case planning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Tertiary degree or Cert IV in Social Work/Community Services/Psychology

ECAV Graduate Certificate in Men’s Behaviour Change or equivalent

Job description

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

Plus Community currently delivers Men’s Behaviour Change (MBC) interventions to men who have used violence against their families, and we are thrilled to have recently been awarded a new contract to deliver a brand new pilot program - Post MBC!

The purpose of the Commit and Change program is to increase the safety of women and children by holding men accountable and encouraging men to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

This is a very exciting opportunity to be part of a small team who will be creating a new service and designing the way that this can be delivered to men who have successfully completed the MBC Program to maintain ongoing safety for women and families!

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.

We are seeking a part-time Men's Behaviour Change (MBC) Facilitator to join our team in Orange. This is a maximum-term contract position working 19 hours per week until 30 June 2029.

About the Role

This position is responsible for delivering high-quality assessment, intervention and behaviour change services to men who have used violence against their families, with the goal of increasing the safety and wellbeing of women and children.

Working within a specialist Men's Behaviour Change framework, you will facilitate both group and individual interventions, undertake assessments, develop intervention plans, and support participants to take responsibility for their behaviour and move towards safer and more respectful relationships.

The role requires strong facilitation skills, sound professional judgement, and the ability to identify, assess and respond to dynamic risks and safety concerns as they emerge. You will work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support coordinated and effective responses to domestic and family violence.

This is a specialised area of practice and the successful applicant will be supported through ongoing professional development, specialist training and supervision.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working in community services, social work, psychology or a related field.
• An understanding of the social and gendered context of domestic and family violence and its impact on women and children.
• Knowledge of behaviour change theories and the ability to support participants towards accountability and positive change.
• Experience undertaking assessments, case planning, risk assessment and risk management.
• The ability to build productive and respectful relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and accountability.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to work with participants who may demonstrate challenging behaviours.
• An understanding of the impacts of domestic and family violence on children and parenting.
• The ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and respond appropriately to safety concerns.
• Strong administration, record-keeping and information-sharing practices.
• A commitment to reflective practice, professional development and continuous learning.
• A relevant tertiary degree or vocational qualification (Certificate IV or equivalent) in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology or another relevant field.
• Completion of the ECAV Graduate Certificate in Men's Behaviour Change Individual and Group-work Interventions, an equivalent qualification, or willingness to obtain.
• Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
• National Criminal History Check (or ability to obtain).
• Have the legal right to live and work in Australia.
• An understanding of the NSW Risk, Safety and Support Framework for responding to men who use domestic and family violence.
• Previous experience facilitating Men's Behaviour Change Programs.
• Tertiary or vocational training in domestic and family violence from a recognised training

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to shape a new and innovative pilot program
• Specialist training and ongoing professional supervision
• Excellent salary packaging benefits
• Learning and development opportunitiesEmployee health and wellbeing programs
• Reward and recognition initiatives
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women, children and families

The Post MBC Facilitator is classified as a Level 5.1 under the SCHADS Award, which equates to $53.43 gross per hour. This will increase on an annual basis in line with the pay points in the Award.

Applicants identifying as Aboriginal are encouraged to apply.