Specialist Behaviour Change Facilitator

Communicare; Geraldton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous NFP Salary Packaging

Wellbeing Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Support for FDVA

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Professional Development

Job summary

Communicare in Geraldton is seeking a Specialist Behaviour Change Facilitator for the Connect and Respect Men’s Behaviour Change Program. In this role, you will facilitate group work for men who choose to use violence, providing support to inspire positive change. You will also be involved in risk assessments and case management within a secure, therapeutic environment.

We offer generous salary packaging, wellbeing leave, and professional development opportunities. Applications close on 8 July 2026, and we value diversity in our workforce.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar field.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Unrestricted driver's licence and Police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group work for men with violence issues.
• Contribute to risk assessments and case management.
• Conduct specialised intake assessments of potential clients.
• Respond to crisis and emotional distress of clients.

Skills

Cultural competency

Advanced communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of challenging behaviours

Education

Tertiary qualification in a human services field

Job description

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.

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 management, case note and report writing
• Conducting specialised intake assessments of potential clients
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Respond to crisis and emotional distress of clients

This is a permanent full-time position working 76 hours a fortnight. This role is located in Geraldton, and will work within the prison setting. Due to the nature of the position and industry, there is a requirement to work outside normal business hours.

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
• 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 this role 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.

Applications close 8 July 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.