Specialist Behaviour Change Facilitator

Victoria University; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Wellbeing leave

Paid parental leave

Support for FDVA

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Flexible working conditions

WA community impact

Job summary

Communicare WA is seeking a Specialist Behaviour Change Facilitator to join the Connect and Respect Men’s Behaviour Change Program in Fremantle. You will deliver educational group work, informal counselling and case management to men who choose to use violence in relationships.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in human services, facilitation skills, cultural competency and a commitment to keeping women and children safe; occasional travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a human services field or equivalent practical experience.
• Intermediate facilitation skills and group-work experience.
• Ability to respond to challenging behaviours with understanding of underlying causes.
• Cultural safety awareness, including diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and CALD groups.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group work for men to support positive change.
• Contribute to risk assessments, safety planning and case notes.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Manage crises and emotional distress among clients.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Behaviour change support

Cultural competency

Interpersonal communication

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary qualification in human services

Job description

If you have program facilitation and/or behaviour change experience and are looking to further your career with an organisation dedicated to the prevention of Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA), then we have just the role for you!

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Behaviour Change Facilitator to join our Connect and Respect Men’s Behaviour Change Program.

In this role you will be part of a passionate and dedicated team delivering a specifically designed program to men who choose to use violence and abuse in their relationships with their partner(s) or family members. The program is delivered in a secure and supportive therapeutic setting and provides educational group work, informal counselling, individual case management and advocacy.

Your key responsibilities

• Facilitation of group work for men who choose to use violence in intimate relationships and provide support to work towards positive change.
• Contributing to risk assessments, safety planning, case note and report writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Managing crisis and emotional distress of clients

This permanent full-time position (76 hours a fortnight) is based in Fremantle, with at least two shifts per week finishing at 8:00 PM (starting at 12:00 on those days) and the ability, from time-to-time, to deliver groups at other sites. This position also offers the opportunity for occasional travel between metropolitan sites for team activities.

About You

You are passionate about keeping women and children safe from family domestic violence, coupled with a desire to help men change their behaviours by being educated on FDV. Additional to this, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in a human services field, and/or significant experience in a similar field.
• Intermediate facilitation skills.
• Ability to respond to challenging behaviours and have an understanding of the origins of these behaviours when working with clients.
• Cultural competency to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and people with disabilities.
• Advanced communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Unrestricted driver’s licence, Police clearance, Working With Children Check, and Department of Justice integrity 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 16 October 2026, shortlisting 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.