Program Facilitator

Iaawg; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Counselling support

Volunteering opportunities

Extra leave

Leave purchase options

Job summary

Mission Australia in Dubbo is seeking a Program Facilitator for the Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP). You will lead group sessions, perform intake and risk screening, and help participants develop non‑violent relationship skills to improve safety for women and families.

The role supports trauma‑informed practice, requires strong communication and risk assessment, and offers supervision, professional development, and collaboration with community partners.

Qualifications

• Facilitation of group sessions in DV/behaviour-change context.
• Experience in trauma‑informed or strengths‑based practice preferred.
• Strong communication and risk‑assessment skills required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Men’s Behaviour Change Program group sessions in line with program standards.
• Conduct intake, assessment and risk screening for participants entering the program.
• Support participants to reflect on behaviour, take accountability and develop non‑violent relationship skills.
• Contribute to safety planning and risk management with stakeholders.
• Provide individual support sessions to reinforce learning and address participant needs.
• Maintain accurate case notes and reporting per organisational requirements.
• Collaborate with partner services for integrated responses to family and domestic violence.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice and professional development.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Risk assessment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related human services field

Job description

Contract until 31st December 2026 | Extension possible Location: Dubbo NSW 2830 Salary: $81,903 to $94,472 per annum + Super + Not For Profit Salary Packaging

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Every day, lives are impacted by the ripple effects of family and domestic violence, but with the right support, change is possible. At Mission Australia, we walk alongside individuals and families to create safer homes, stronger relationships, and more hopeful futures. As a Program Facilitator within our Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBCP), you will play a vital role in guiding participants to reflect on their behaviours, take responsibility, and build respectful, non‑violent ways of relating. This evidence‑informed group program is designed to improve safety and wellbeing for women, children, and families by supporting men to challenge harmful patterns and develop healthier relationships, contributing to stronger, more connected communities. While experience in family and domestic violence or men's behaviour change programs will be highly regarded, we also encourage applications from candidates who may have less direct experience but have relevant qualifications, a strong interest in behaviour change work, and a genuine commitment to supporting safer families and communities. If you are early in your career and keen to develop your skills in men's behaviour change, family and domestic violence practice, group facilitation, and risk assessment, we offer a supportive team environment with access to supervision, reflective practice, professional development, and mentoring from experienced practitioners. Candidates with experience in related fields such as community services, counselling, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, youth work, child and family services, corrections, or case management are encouraged to apply.

Your key responsibilities

• Facilitate Men’s Behaviour Change Program group sessions in line with program standards and best practice
• Conduct intake, assessment and risk screening for participants entering the program
• Support participants to reflect on their behaviour, take accountability and develop non‑violent relationship skills
• Contribute to safety planning and risk management in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide individual support sessions as required to reinforce learning and address participant needs
• Maintain accurate, timely case notes, records and reporting in line with organisational requirements
• Work collaboratively with partner services to support integrated responses to family and domestic violence
• Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice and ongoing professional developmentContribute to program evaluation, continuous improvement and quality assurance activities
• Promote a culturally safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all participants

Requirements for success

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or a related human services field, and/or significant demonstrated experience within the human services sector
• Demonstrated experience working within family and domestic violence or behaviour change programs or related human services settings highly regarded
• Sound understanding of, or a willingness to develop knowledge of, the drivers and impacts of family and domestic violence
• Experience facilitating groups and engaging participants in behaviour change conversations, or demonstrated interest and capability to develop these skills
• Ability to undertake risk assessments and contribute to safety planning or willingness to learn under appropriate supervision
• Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to hold participants accountable in a respectful manner
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to trauma‑informed and strengths‑based practice
• Sound administrative and case management skills, including accurate documentation
• Current NSW open Driving License
• Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [e-mail] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we’ve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration. We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a person’s circumstances shouldn’t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. That’s why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves. Learn more about Mission Australia and our purpose.