Team Leader – Adults Using Violence Programs

Centre for Non-Violence; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Wellness Leave

Cultural Leave

Flexible work arrangements

Leadership development program

EAP access

Job summary

Centre for Non-Violence in Bendigo invites a Team Leader to guide the Adults Using Violence Programs, overseeing a skilled team delivering evidence-based interventions that promote accountability and safety. This full-time 38-hour role forms part of the Response and Recovery Leadership Team, ensuring excellence and victim survivor safety across services.

The role requires strong leadership, supervision and collaboration with partners, along with experience in Men’s Behaviour Change Programs and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to family violence practice.
• Experience leading, supervising and mentoring staff in community services.
• Strong understanding of family violence from a gendered and feminist framework.
• Demonstrated experience in Men’s Behaviour Change Programs and/or specialist interventions with adults using family violence.
• Experience in intake, assessment, risk assessment, case management and service development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and inspire practitioners and facilitators across Adults Using Violence Programs.
• Oversee referral, intake, assessment, allocation and waitlist processes.
• Monitor program demand, workforce capacity and service outcomes.
• Coordinate and support delivery of Men’s Behaviour Change Programs.
• Drive quality improvement and evidence-informed practice across.
• Build partnerships across the family violence and community services sectors.
• Foster workforce capability through coaching, reflective supervision and professional development.
• Contribute to strategic planning and leadership initiatives.
• Meet Victorian minimum qualification requirements for specialist family violence practitioners.
• Lead through change and support a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership building

Change management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Team Leader - Adults Using Violence Programs

Bring your leadership strengths and commitment to creating positive change for individuals, families and communities. Lead specialist programs for adults using violence, strengthening accountability, supporting practitioner growth and prioritising victim survivor safety.

Hourly rate of $59.83 to $62.48

Centre for Non-Violence is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to guide our Adults Using Violence Programs. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled and dedicated team delivering evidence based interventions that promote accountability, strengthen practice excellence, support lasting behaviour change and prioritise victim survivor safety.

Our Purpose

CNV is a leading and innovative specialist family violence organisation with a vision of gender and social equality for all. Guided by feminist principles, we work alongside individuals, families and communities to prevent violence, promote accountability and create safer futures.

About The Role

CNV is offering a full-time ongoing role (1.0 FTE, 38 hours per week) based in Bendigo. As the Adults Using Violence Programs Team Leader, your role empowers and supports a team of skilled practitioners delivering specialist interventions for adults using family violence. As a member of the Response and Recovery Leadership Team, you will oversee service delivery across a range of programs, fostering a culture of accountability, learning and practice excellence, while keeping victim survivor safety and wellbeing at the centre of all service delivery.

In this role, you will play a key role in:

• Leading, supervising and inspiring practitioners and facilitators across Adults Using Violence Programs.
• Strengthening service responsiveness through oversight of referral, intake, assessment, allocation and waitlist processes.
• Monitoring program demand, workforce capacity and service outcomes to support continuous improvement and positive client outcomes.
• Coordinating and support delivery of Men’s Behaviour Change Programs.
• Driving innovation, quality improvement and evidence-informed practice across
• Building and strengthen partnerships across the family violence and community services sectors to enhance collaboration and community impact.
• Fostering workforce capability through coaching, reflective supervision and professional development.
• Contributing to strategic planning, practice development and organisational leadership initiatives.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience that meets the Victorian mandatory minimum qualification requirements for specialist family violence practitioners.
• Experience leading, supervising and mentoring staff within community services.
• Strong understanding of family violence from a gendered and feminist framework.
• Demonstrated experience in Men’s Behaviour Change Programs and/or specialist interventions with adults using family violence.
• Experience in intake, assessment, risk assessment, case management and service development.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, support workforce development and foster a collaborative, high performing team culture.

Why Work With Us

At CNV, you’ll join a passionate and purpose driven organisation where your leadership, expertise and ideas are valued. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and are committed to creating a workplace where you can build on your strengths, grow your career and make a meaningful contribution to safer communities.

Our Comittment

• Above award wages, with salary packaging up to $15,900 (tax free).
• Generous leave provisions to support rest, wellbeing and cultural connection, including:
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave
  • Wellness Leave
  • Cultural Leave
  • Above-award Personal Leave
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, with access totraining,professional development, andcareer pathways.
• Our Leadership Development Program, designed to support and build your leadership capability at all career stages.
• Flexible work arrangements, that support balance and wellbeing.
• A diverse, inclusive and values-led workplace where respect, care and collaboration are part of everyday work.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential personal support.

Join a collaborative and values driven organisation committed to ending family violence, strengthening communities and creating safer futures for victim survivors, families and communities.

CNV is an equal opportunity employer.
CNV is a child safe organisation.

Our staff do outstanding work, and we’re proud to value them with fantastic conditions and benefits.

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