We are looking for an exceptional, ambitious and confident Practice Manager to lead our Responsible Men behaviour-change program.

YFS has been working in men’s family violence and behaviour change for a long time and we do it well, but we think now is the time to do things differently.

This is your opportunity to implement new, innovative ideas with the backing of a supportive Senior Management Team. You’ll get to develop new program content based on the latest evidence and research and collaborate with others in the sector.

We’re keen to find the right person for the job so we’re offering the flexibility of a full-time or part-time (4 days per week) role.

If you have lots of experience working in the male family violence sector and are looking for fresh new challenges in the work that you know so well, come and shine with us.

About the job

Role location: Slacks Creek,
Role type: Permanent, full-time or part-time (32 to 38 hours week)
Pay range: $100,581 - $102,692 a year (pro rata) based on experience, with salary sacrificing available

In this role you will:

• Guide and mentor a team of behaviour-change facilitators to drive the effectiveness and ongoing improvement of the program. You’ll need high level facilitation skills, including observation and feedback to a team of facilitators
• Deliver direct client work, assessments, reviews and group work and co-facilitate an agreed number of groups per week
• Provide expertise and mentorship to develop excellent practice, including managing a common framework and consistent assessment processes
• Develop program content based on latest research and best practice
• Lead collaboration across YFS services and with external stakeholders to improve service delivery outcomes for men who use violence, abuse, and coercive control
• Need a demonstrated deep understanding of the Duluth Curriculum – Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter

About you

Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/, ideally you will bring the following: a client focus, resilience, flexibility, inclusiveness, a collaborative spirit, creativity, innovation and cultural awareness.

About us

At YFS, we make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people living in the Logan and surrounding area. And we want our staff to thrive, too. So we offer great opportunities to develop your career.

We’re serious about your professional development. Half of our managers have been employed from within. And we empower each other to make decisions and try new ways of working.

We know that a happy workplace thrives. We recognise that staff have their own needs, so we encourage you to bring the entire you to work. Depending on your role, we support a number of flexible work arrangements.

Also, we offer great employment benefits including above-average pay rates, generous salary packaging (exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax), portable long service leave, free parking and counselling support.

To find out more about working with us, head to https://www.yfs.org.au/work-for-us/.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Sarah Vuzem on [email protected], using the subject line: Practice Manager - Responsible Men enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Closing date: This position will remain open until it is filled.

People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.