• Employment status: Fixed Term Part Time - 30.4 hours per week (Until June 2027)
• Located in Frankston
• Classification: Social Worker Grade 2 Year 1 - Year 4 (SC21 - SC24) or Community Development Worker Class 2B Year 1 - Year 7 (XX7 - ON15)* plus super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

Changing Ways is delivered by Bayside Health in partnership with Good Shepherd and aims to reduce the impact of Family Violence on women and children using an innovative and collaborative approach in working with men using violence. Eligibility for the program requires co-occurring AOD or Mental Health issues along with identified use of Family Violence. Changing Ways provides a case management and direct intervention response to meet the needs of participants to reduce the risk of family violence and support a holistic approach to wellbeing. The role will include a range of activities including risk assessment and management, safety planning, case management and referral, direct therapeutic interventions, post-participation and stakeholder liaison. Due to the nature of this role, there may be a requirement to work flexible hours as required.

Please click here to see the Position Descriptions below:

Social Worker Position Description

Community Development Worker Position Description

Skills & Experience Required

• Relevant qualification at AQF Level 7 in Social Work, Social Science or related fields. Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Recommendation 209)
• Social Workers require eligibility for full membership with the AASW.
• Extensive experience working with male perpetrators who use violence
• Experience in direct specialist family violence services
• Demonstrated skills and strong clinical experience in assertive outreach, risk assessment and safety planning, case management and evidence-informed family violence interventions.
• Advanced skills in comprehensive risk assessment and safety planning.
• Proven interpersonal skills and a strong ability to build relationships and partnerships to further agency objectives and improve client outcomes.
• Hold a current ‘Working with Children check’.
• Hold a current, valid Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Willingness to undergo a National criminal history check
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as a team member within a shared service and multi-agency environment with the capacity to negotiate and liaise with other agencies and the community.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in assessments and safety planning in the Family Violence sector
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions to men to address and reduce their use of violence
• Knowledge of the family violence sector including MARAM and relevant specialised support services
• Significant experience in complex case management and stakeholder engagement

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Ali La Rocca - [email protected] using the subject line: Changing Ways Men's Specialist Family Violence Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] or 03 9784 2700 (option 1).

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Thank you for your interest in this role. 

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please click here.

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.