Specialist Behaviour Change Facilitator

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.

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