Join Us in Making a Difference – Facilitator Opportunity in Men’s Behaviour Change (Townsville)

Are you a highly skilled, innovative and agile professional who wants to make a difference to the lives of adults and children experiencing domestic and family violence?

DVNQ is expanding our team, so we are looking for a Men’s Behaviour Change Facilitator to work as part of our dedicated Prevention Team in our Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MenTER).

In this role, you will work with men who want to stop their use of violence and controlling behaviour, and build healthy, respectful relationships through individual and group work.

What do our team members say?

“The role is dynamic and has lots of variety. It’s challenging and has helped me to grow as a professional. We have a small team who works closely together and I feel supported.”

“I feel supported by the team and the organisation. This role has been a great learning opportunity and there are plenty of opportunities for growth and development.”

“I started working with men who use violence as a preventative strategy to support the safety of women and children. I love working for DVNQ because the environment is so supportive.”

“The role is challenging but that’s acknowledged. The care for staff is trauma informed. There is a strong advocacy for social justice in the Duluth program. Working with the men is a way to keep not only women and children safe, but men safe too.”

Why join DVNQ?

• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Ongoing training and supervision and a commitment to professional development
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• Above award leave entitlements

About the Role:

• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Level 4.1
• Permanent fulltime
• Flexible working hours

In this role you will provide collaborative interventions using strong facilitation skills to lead group sessions effectively, fostering a safe and supportive environment for participants to explore and address their beliefs, intent and impacts of their behaviour. In addition, you will:

• Attend the Townsville Specialist DFV Court as part of the male respondent Court work program.
• Co-Facilitate the Men’s Behaviour Change Program following the Duluth model and curriculum.
• Participate in day-to-day tasks such as intake and risk assessments, coordinate contact with QPS Redbourne referrals and provide information and referrals for other related issues.

About you:

Successful candidates will be future focused, accountable, and able to create a positive culture. You’ll be a great fit if you have a team approach to enhancing the safety of women and children, reflective practice, cultural awareness and well-established self-care practices.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate, with examples, that they are able to meet the following selection criteria.

Selection Criteria:

• A three-year tertiary qualification in a relevant human services discipline and/or minimum of 2 years’ full time equivalent professional experience in a relevant human services discipline.
• Completed (or a commitment to complete) specialist evidence-based group perpetrator intervention training is desirable (we can support with achieving this).
• Experience in facilitating perpetrator or other relevant group work with clients with complex and diverse needs is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding of behavioural change process in relation to domestic and family violence.
• Knowledge of current legislation (Domestic and Family Violence Act 2012, Child Protection Act 1999), Common Risk Assessment Framework and DFV Information Sharing Guidelines.
• Understanding of relevant theoretical models, frameworks, and underpinning knowledge.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate behaviour change and work collaboratively with others to respond to escalation of risk while maintaining relationships.
• Demonstrated nuanced and intersectional understanding of the drivers, dynamics and impacts of domestic and family violence and the dynamics of gender, power and control.
• Skillful at communicating complex information verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated understanding of the complex ways in which children are harmed through experiencing violence, and the tactics of control and abuse of power that they experience.
• Possess the knowledge, and ability to build relationships, and connections for culturally sensitive and safe practice, following protocols and working with community-controlled organisations.
• Ability to produce documents to a high standard such as resources, templates & reports.

Required Screening

• Current QLD C Class Driver’s License which must remain current during the term of employment.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) which must remain current during the term of employment.
• Australia: National Police Check Clearance – at organisation expense.

Interested?

Contact Rechelle on 07 4721 2888 if you want to talk about the role.

Click "Apply Now" to submit an application.

DVNQ values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.