LGBTIQ+ Men's Behaviour Change and People Using Violence Practitioner

Casual role based in Abbotsford

Be part of a workplace that values inclusion respect and community.

Key role within the Therapeutic Services division

About the role

Thorne Harbour Health is a leader in delivering inclusive and trauma-informed family violence services for LGBTIQA communities. We provide integrated support including a specialised Mens Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) tailored to Gay Bisexual Trans and Queer men along with dedicated anti-violence interventions for LGBTIQA individuals.

Were currently seeking a passionate and experienced Practitioner to join our Therapeutic Services team. In this role you will play a vital part in supporting participants to take accountability and change their use of violence in relationships.

This key role will:

Conduct professional comprehensive assessments for MBCP participants and LGBTIQA individuals who have used violence.

Facilitate evidence-based group interventions focused on behaviour change for LGBTIQA people who use violence in intimate or family relationships.

Collaborate with Family Safety Contact Workers to assess risk and develop safety plans for current or former partners children and other affected family members.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records case notes and data reporting to support service delivery and evaluation.

Represent Thorne Harbour Health in forums networks and interagency meetings as required.

Adhere to all organisational policies procedures and professional codes of practice including privacy and confidentiality standards.

Whats on offer

In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 5 25% casual loading and superannuation Thorne Harbour also pays above award. Youll also be able to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15900 in salary packaging benefits as well as accessing professional and career development.

About you

Youre an experienced and compassionate Practitioner with:

A relevant tertiary qualification in social work psychology counselling or a related discipline.

The ability to meet Family Safety Victorias Mens Behaviour Change Minimum Standards including:

oA Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management (or higher).

oCompletion of required hours in MBCP facilitation (minimum of 100 hours for Principal Facilitators 40 hours for Facilitators).

oCompletion of MARAM Comprehensive Risk Assessment training.

You will also have demonstrated experience in:

oConducting family violence risk assessments and safety planning.

oProviding behaviour change interventions in a family violence or MBCP setting.

oFacilitating group programs and managing complex case work.

Excellent communication administrative and reporting skills.

A commitment to working respectfully and effectively with LGBTIQA communities and people living with HIV.

A collaborative and supportive approach to teamwork.

About us

Combining passion commitment and activism Thorne Harbour Health aims to improve the health and wellbeing of our LGBTQIA communities and of those living with or affected by HIV.

For a detailed position description including selection criteria visit our website:

For further enquiries please contact Vincent Silk Program Manager Family Violence Services onor via email

Applicants from our LGBTQIA communities including those living with HIV those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities First Nations people and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees should be sent to

Applications close: Wednesday 23 July 2025

Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed applications will not be considered.

Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children police records and reference checks for all roles.