About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the role

The Manager Prevention in Education will contribute to the prevention of gender-based violence. This role is responsible for leading and contributing to the promotion of positive change around gender norms related to what it means to be a boy or man in the 21st century as well as building skills among teachers and students to prevent violence.

The role involves managing a team and leading our work in schools to design, deliver and evaluate educational and capacity building initiatives for schools and educational settings. The role will also contribute to our knowledge base in gender-based violence prevention to enhance our programs and solidify our leadership in evidence-based approaches to addressing the drivers of gender-based violence particularly stereotypical masculine norms.

Richmond location.

Full time position (1 EFT).

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Experience leading, managing and developing staff to deliver a range of projects and programs.
• Experience delivering prevention, health promotion or training programs – or transferable experience engaging with student, teachers and parents in a school setting.
• Demonstrated skills and capabilities in facilitation, public speaking / presentation and related content development.
• Knowledge of family violence prevention and masculinities, and a commitment to gender equality and the prevention of men’s violence against women and children.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following: teaching and learning frameworks, education policies, trauma informed practice and child and adolescent development.
• Highly organised and skilled in project management, including managing multiple stakeholders and building partnerships.
• Qualities and capabilities that demonstrate curiosity and creativity, with an ability to think innovatively and be proactive.

About the program

The Men’s Project is an initiative of Jesuit Social Services launched in 2017. It provides leadership on the reduction of violence and other harmful behaviours prevalent among boys and men, and builds approaches to improve their wellbeing and keep families and communities safe.

Our vision is for good men, respectful relationships and safe communities.

We will achieve this by:

• Research to understand the behaviours and underlying attitudes of men and boys including related to violence, child sexual abuse and the well-being of men and boys themselves.
• Promoting positive change around gender norms related to what it means to be a man in the 21st century as well as building skills to intervene to prevent violence; and
• Developing innovative ways to stop cycles of violence and harmful behaviour among boys and men.

The Men’s Project builds on Jesuit Social Services’ over 45 year engagement with boys and men in trouble, but it also involves us leading new work to reduce violence, to improve the wellbeing of boys and men, and to keep families and communities safe.

How to apply

• Click "Apply Now"
• Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
• For further information please contact Sam Ware, Director The Men's Project on 0435 546 760.

Please apply in confidence.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.