Facilitator - Specialist Family Violence Services - FT - Tamworth

Make a difference in your community every day!

Are you a passionate individual who wants to be part of a great team making impactful change in your local community Do you want to ensure that women and children live free from violence Then we need you to help us make a difference!

Centacare NENW are looking for a motivated individual to join our Mens Behaviour Change team as a Facilitator. In this role you will work with men on an individual and group basis to foster changing behaviour to ensure the safety of women and children.

We are looking for someone who believes that accountability for behaviour is fundamental to effecting change and who will place the safety of women and children at the forefront of their practice.

At Centacare NENW we welcome applicants from all walks of life and all levels of experience. We are committed to fostering the learning and development of our staff and we will provide mentorship training and opportunities for you to learn this role and develop your skills and knowledge.

Who We Are

Since 2001 Centacare a Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale has been a vital part of the local community. We provide a wide range of social welfare services to support individuals families and the broader community. As a Catholic agency we welcome everyone regardless of religion circumstance ethnicity economic situation age gender or ability.

Our values Dignity Solidarity Subsidiarity Common Good are the foundation of our work and shape the way we consistently deliver our programs.

Why Join Us

As an employee of Centacare NENW you will have the opportunity to work alongside a committed and professional team within a dynamic and supportive culture other benefits offered include:

• A vibrant energetic and supportive team environment that strives to be professional fun and family friendly
• Extensive range of worksheets educational tools and other internally developed resources
• Individual and peer supervision to support your professional practice
• Opportunities to develop group programs and resources based on areas of personal interest
• Diverse client load with support to increase areas of professional expertise
• Generous Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Remuneration

This position operates under the Social Community Home Care & Disability Award 2010 on a level 4 $43.08$46.35/hr)

Taxfree Salary Packaging Benefits

In addition to your remuneration you have the option to enjoy generous tax free salary packaging benefits which includes;

• General Living Expenses up to $15900
• Entertainment Benefits up to $2650
• Car Leasing through Novated Leasing

About The Role

Working as part of our team some key responsibilities include but is not limited to:

• Assist in the delivery of the Mens Behavioural Change Programs.
• Plan the sessions with your cofacilitators within an integrated multidisciplinary framework.
• Conduct and document initial and subsequent risk assessments for the program participants.
• Initiate contact with program participants prior to the commencement of the program ensuring the accountability of men who continue to use violence.
• Proactively communicate or identify any observed risks or issues arising in the group including safety or critical incidents to the Program Manager.
• Identify respond and report to safety risks for women (ex) partners relevant family members and children following established protocols as directed.

About Our Perfect Candidate

We want to work with people who like to make a difference in a community are happy to introduce their new skills and ways of thinking as well as have fun in a friendly and professional environment.

Essential Criteria

• A commitment to and willingness to learn develop and undertake further training or study in the area of Mens Behaviour Change and Domestic and Family Violence.
• The ability to relate to and develop relationships with community members of all backgrounds.
• Demonstrated organisational and computer skills.
• Experience working in the domestic and family violence sector is preferred but not essential.

Eligibility/other requirements

• Successful completion of a National CriminalCheck.
• Successful completion of a Working with Children Check.
• Valid Drivers Licence.

Join us

If youre a proactive peoplefocused professional ready to make a meaningful impact wed love to hear from you!

How to Apply

To apply please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience qualifications and interest in the position.

Applications close at 4:00 pm on Friday 16th May 2025. However interviews will be scheduled as applications are received so dont waitapply today!

If you would like to discuss this role please contact Nichole onor email

Centacare is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Essential preemployment checks will be conducted.