Senior Program Facilitator - Choose Change at Communicare

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Facilitation, Behaviour Change, Risk Assessment, Safety Planning, Case Management, Report Writing, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Crisis Response, Facilitation Skills, Cultural Competency, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

If you have program facilitation and/or behaviour change experience and are looking to further your career with an organisation dedicated to the prevention of Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA), then we have just the role for you! The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Facilitator to join our Choose Change Men’s Behaviour Change Program. You will work within the Family Domestic Violence Response Team (FDVRT) Armadale, delivering early intervention and engaging directly with people who choose to use violence. Your work will contribute to increasing the safety of women, children, and young people through proactive engagement, risk assessment, safety planning, and coordinated responses across partner agencies. Embedded within the Armadale Police District FDVRT, you will engage with perpetrators identified through Domestic Violence Incident Reports, meeting them during home visits with FDVRT partners (Police, Coordinated Response Team, Communities), at the Armadale Police Station, or at the Communicare Armadale office. As a Senior Program Facilitator – Choose Change, you will conduct tailored risk and safety assessments, make referrals to relevant services, support both individual and group delivery, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. In this role, your key responsibilities will include: Facilitating individual intervention for people who choose to use violence in intimate relationships and supporting them toward positive behaviour change. Contributing to risk assessments, safety planning, case management, case notes, and report writing. Conducting specialised intake assessments of potential clients. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Responding to crisis situations and supporting clients experiencing emotional distress. Maintaining accurate program evaluation and reporting data This position will be located in Armadale and offered on a fixed full time basis working 76 hours a fortnight until January 2027. About You You are passionate about keeping women and children safe from family domestic violence, coupled with a desire to help people change their behaviours by being educated on FDV. Additional to this, you will have: Tertiary qualification in a human services field, and/or significant experience in a similar field. Intermediate facilitation skills. Ability to respond to challenging behaviours and have an understanding of the origins of these behaviours when working with clients. Cultural competency to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and people with disabilities. Advanced communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills. Valid driver's licence, Police clearance, Working With Children Check, and willing to obtain a Department of Justice integrity clearance. What we can offer you Generous NFP Salary Packaging: Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum. Extra Leave: 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time). Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives. Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents. Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program, and an annual Flu Vaccination Program. Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture. Who are we Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With over 48 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for genuinely caring about the people we help. We are an organisation driven by our values of Everyone Is Welcome, Doing What We Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together. Communicare is committed to inclusion, cultural safety and empowering the people we serve. If you are a purpose driven individual and this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter will be highly regarded to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role however not mandatory. Applications close 3 March 2026, shortlisting may begin immediately. Communicare values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. This role is designated under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to promote equality; Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply. Unsolicited agency applications will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

The Senior Program Facilitator will facilitate individual intervention for individuals using violence in intimate relationships, supporting positive behavior change, and contributing to risk assessments, safety planning, and case management. Key duties also include conducting specialized intake assessments, maintaining stakeholder relationships, responding to crises, and maintaining accurate program evaluation data.