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About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation, and training services: in over 11 locations across the Perth Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury region. 

About the Services

Centrecare’s Men’s Behaviour Change (MBC) provides services for men over 17 years of age, who have used domestic violence in their intimate relationship and wish to address their use of violence and destructive patterns in their lives and relationships.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Group Facilitator to work directly with men who perpetrate family and domestic violence.  In this outreach-based role, you will prioritise the safety and wellbeing of women and children affected by abuse, while supporting men to recognise and take responsibility for their behaviour.

As a Group Facilitator, your primary focus will be to engage men in Men’s Behaviour Change (MBC) programs.  You will use a range of innovative and culturally appropriate strategies to encourage participation, build motivation for change, and promote accountability. This includes both one-to-one engagement and co-facilitation of group sessions, as well as participation in community activities designed to build trust and connection.

A few specifics:

• Initiate engagement with men who use violence through phone, online, and face-to-face outreach.
• Provide individual support and referral pathways to services addressing contributing issues such as mental health and substance use.
• Co-facilitate Men’s Behaviour Change and Protective Behaviours groups.
• Engage with young people through group programs held at local youth facilities in Leonora and Laverton.
• Participate in community activities such as barbecues and Men’s Bush Trips to build rapport and foster positive relationships.
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to safety planning, always prioritising the safety of women and children.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to ongoing case reviews and program evaluation.

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or other related disciplines.
• Be able to work Mondays in the Kalgoorlie branch and then Tuesdays to Friday in the Northern Goldfields (Leonora and Laverton).
• Previous experience in family domestic violence service and or willingness to be trained in Men's Behaviour Change services.
• Experience working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, understanding of culture.
• Demonstrated experience in intake, assessment and case management
• Knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention program services.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver and evaluate personal and relationship education programs relevant to children.
• The ability to work autonomously
• Possess a current Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance and C class drivers license.

Benefits

• A competitive remuneration package.
• Extra $$ with a Regional area zone allowance.
• Accommodation support of $300 per week for 12 weeks.
• Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900).
• Comprehensive training and professional development.
• Clinical and Management Supervision.
• 17.5% paid on annual leave (leave loading).
• Extra five days paid leave pro rata.
• Twelve weeks paid maternity leave.
• Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Medibank.
• Study leave of five hours per week after two years of service.
• Insurance cover to and from work.
• Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply

A full list of selection criteria can be accessed on our online job portal - click Apply and you will be direct to our portal.  To be successfully screened for this role, applications will only be considered if the selection criteria is submitted. 

Position Closes: 18 July 2025

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.  Should you have any queries please contact Fiona Mekisic, Recruitment Officer on (08) 9325 6644 for a confidential discussion.  

At Centrecare:

Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.

We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Centrecare is committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.

www.centrecare.com.au