Join Cafs and help create safer families, stronger relationships and lasting behaviour change.
Employment type: Part Time 0.8 - Fixed Term to 30/06/2027
Classification: Social Worker Level 4 (SW4)
Salary: $92,437 to $99,452 plus superannuation
Salary packaging options: Up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment
Location: Ballarat, VIC
Above award entitlements: Including 3 days paid Christmas Leave
Cafs is seeking a passionate and skilled Men's Behaviour Change Practitioner to join our Family Safety team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with men who use violence, supporting them to take responsibility for their behaviour and create positive change while prioritising the safety and wellbeing of affected family members.
Working within our established Men's Behaviour Change Program, you will provide individual case management, undertake risk assessments and co-facilitate group programs that promote accountability, healthier relationships and safer communities.
Cafs has delivered Men's Behaviour Change Programs (MBCPs) for more than 30 years as part of our commitment to eliminating family violence.
The program works with both voluntary and court-mandated participants and aims to support men to recognise and change behaviours that cause harm while increasing safety for women, children and family members.
As the Men's Behaviour Change Practitioner, you will:
- Conduct intake, assessment and eligibility screening.
- Complete family violence risk assessments and safety planning.
- Provide individualised case management and participant support.
- Co-facilitate Men's Behaviour Change Groups.
- Apply motivational interviewing and behaviour change approaches.
- Work collaboratively with Family Safety Practitioners and external stakeholders.
- Liaise with courts and referral agencies as required.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting.
- Contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement.
You will bring:
- Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification.
- Experience working with men who use violence.
- Experience using the MARAM Framework and associated tools.
- Experience in case management and group facilitation.
- Strong understanding of family violence dynamics and risk.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to child safety, inclusion and diversity.
- Current Victorian Driver Licence.
At Cafs, we are committed to creating safe, connected, diverse and thriving communities. We offer:
- A supportive and experienced Family Safety team.
- Regular supervision and professional development.
- Access to training and evidence-informed practice frameworks.
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on family safety outcomes.
- A values-driven organisation committed to child safety and eliminating family violence.
If you are passionate about supporting behaviour change and creating safer futures for families, we'd love to hear from you.
APPLY NOW!
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact the Family Safety Team or Jen Allen, Talent Acquisition Partner, on 03 5337 3333.
To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the attached Position Description when applying or contact the Family Safety Team or Jen Allen, Talent Acquisition Partner, on 03 5337 3333.
Applications close 13 August 2026. Please note that applications may be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia, and employment will be subject to satisfactory Police and Victorian Working with Children Checks.
Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
"To work with people to enable healing, hope and meaningful impact across all generations."
