Men's Behaviour Change Practitioner

• Above Award Salary
• Six Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal Leave
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15900 p/a)
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3000 and subsidised accommodation

The primary purpose of the program is to support the safety of women and children. The program supports men who have used violent abusive and/or controlling behaviours within their family and intimate partner relationships to develop and maintain respectful attitudes and behaviours.

About the Role

The MBCP practitioner is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the program in Wadeye. The role is responsible to deliver against contractual requirements and program objectives by facilitating groups undertaking DFV-informed risk management delivering educational activities with other local stakeholders working closely with local DFV services and linking men into relevant support groups such as mens healing and/or skill development programs that can help consolidate new skills. MBCP Practitioners may also be required to support other mens DFV programs.

The MBCP program in Wadeye is a 24-week program that includes multi-day activities and assessments of participants and links heavily with the local cultural knowledge to develop the most effective interventions to disrupt the patterns of abusive behaviour. The program is delivered in a group setting with individual outreach support where participants are provided with education strategies and referrals to other services.

What we are Looking for

• Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Mens Family Violence (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated cultural competency particularly in working with Indigenous people
• Understanding of the gendered nature of domestic and family violence
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including report writing and case note writing
• Experience in delivering group interventions in cross-cultural settings

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

This is not a FIFO role living and working in a remote community is not for everyone please consider this before applying.

WADEYE

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.

Wadeye is the largest indigenous community in the Northern Territory. Situated 400 km south west of Darwin in the West Daly Region. The inhabitants of this community encompass seven language groups and five traditional bands or kinship groups.

In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with Aboriginal families and the experience of immersing yourself in an amazing part of the world.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities programs services and facilities.

Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.

If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.