Be part of transforming lives for stronger communities.

• Full time and Part time, Fixed Term positions available
• Sandringham, Frankston and remote working locations with some evening work required
• SCHADS Level 5, $86,667.36 pa full time equivalent plus superannuation

Who we are

Family Life is a specialist family services organisation known for its innovation, impact and whole-of-community approach. Our teams are committed to transforming the lives of our clients and communities to build resilience and healthy relationships.

Family Life is a child safe organisation. We value, respect and listen to children and young people. We are committed to the safety of all children and young people. Family Life supports children to meet their potential and thrive. We do not tolerate neglect, mistreatment or abuse of any kind.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a skilled, passionate individual who embodies the Family Life Way principles to deliver trauma informed support to our clients and achieve positive outcomes for communities.

What we offer

Family Life team members have access to generous employee benefits including salary packaging, flexible work arrangements (including Rostered Day Off and Purchased Leave schemes), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, and training and professional development opportunities.

The position

The MBCP Facilitator provides services to men who have perpetrated family violence to improve and strengthen relationships. The role provides professional intake and assessment for men accessing the MBCP and co-facilitates MBCP groups.

This role requires the successful candidate to have access to a private space to deliver the online Men’s Behaviour Change Group programs.

A day in the life of this position includes:

• Conducting professional intake and assessment for men and women who have used or experienced family violence.
• Co-facilitating online Men’s Behaviour Change groups, including after-hours group facilitation.
• Providing individual counselling and case coordination services to men and their families.

• Conducting on-going risk assessments and developing safety plans to mitigate risk and ensure safety.
• Ensuring that the needs and safety of the families take priority at all times.

• Delivering services to quality standards, complying with relevant legislation and contractual requirements.

• Maintaining professional documentation and administrative systems according to program and legislative requirements, including planning and documentation of group and education programs.
• Attending regular reflective practice groups, which explores the role privilege plays with particular reference to sexism across the Family Violence and Family Services sector.

How to Apply

For a full position description please visit the Family Life careers page at www.familylife.com.au.

Please submit your confidential application including a CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria via our Application Portal by clicking Apply Now. Please note: applicants who do not meet the selection criteria will not be considered.

For further information regarding the position please contact Rebecca Thompson Program Manager, Family Safety & Wellbeing on (03) 8599 5433.

Family Life values diversity and welcomes applicants who meet the position criteria, irrespective of race and ethnicity, colour, age, gender, gender identity, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

All offers of employment are subject to the Family Life Safety Screening process, including a Working with Children Check and Police Records Check. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with Family Life.