The Role
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.
In this role your key responsibilities will include:
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Facilitation of group work for men who choose to use violence in intimate relationships and provide support to work towards positive change
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Contributing to risk assessments, safety planning, case management, case note and report writing
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Conducting specialised intake assessments of potential clients
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Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
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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:
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Tertiary qualification in a human services field, and/or significant experience in a similar field
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Intermediate facilitation skills
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Ability to respond to challenging behaviours and have an understanding of the origins of these behaviours when working with clients
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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
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Advanced communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
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Unrestricted driver's licence, Police clearance, Working With Children Check, and Department of Justice integrity clearance
What this role can offer you
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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.
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Wellbeing Leave: 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).
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Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives.
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Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.
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Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, and free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
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Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.
Who are we
Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With over 48 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for genuinely caring about the people we help.
We are an organisation driven by our values of Everyone Is Welcome, Doing What We Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together. Communicare is committed to inclusion, cultural safety and empowering the people we serve.
If you are a purpose driven individual and this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter will be highly regarded to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role however not mandatory.
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.
Unsolicited agency applications will not be accepted.
