Men's Behaviour Change Practitioner

Join Cafs and help create safer families, stronger relationships and lasting behaviour change. Employment type: Part Time 0.8 - Fixed Term to 30/06/2027 Classification: Social Worker Level 4 (SW4) Salary: $92,437 to $99,452 plus superannuation Salary packaging options: Up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment Location: Ballarat, VIC Above award entitlements: Including 3 days paid Christmas Leave About the Opportunity Cafs is seeking a passionate and skilled Men's Behaviour Change Practitioner to join our Family Safety team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with men who use violence, supporting them to take responsibility for their behaviour and create positive change while prioritising the safety and wellbeing of affected family members. Working within our established Men''s Behaviour Change Program, you will provide individual case management, undertake risk assessments and co-facilitate group programs that promote accountability, healthier relationships and safer communities. About the Program Cafs has delivered Men''s Behaviour Change Programs (MBCPs) for more than 30 years as part of our commitment to eliminating family violence. The program works with both voluntary and court-mandated participants and aims to support men to recognise and change behaviours that cause harm while increasing safety for women, children and family members. About the Role As the Men''s Behaviour Change Practitioner, you will: Conduct intake, assessment and eligibility screening. Complete family violence risk assessments and safety planning. Provide individualised case management and participant support. Co-facilitate Men''s Behaviour Change Groups. Apply motivational interviewing and behaviour change approaches. Work collaboratively with Family Safety Practitioners and external stakeholders. Liaise with courts and referral agencies as required. Maintain accurate documentation and reporting. Contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement. About You You will bring: Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification. Experience working with men who use violence. Experience using the MARAM Framework and associated tools. Experience in case management and group facilitation. Strong understanding of family violence dynamics and risk. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Commitment to child safety, inclusion and diversity. Current Victorian Driver Licence. Why Join Cafs? At Cafs, we are committed to creating safe, connected, diverse and thriving communities. We offer: A supportive and experienced Family Safety team. Regular supervision and professional development. Access to training and evidence-informed practice frameworks. Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on family safety outcomes. A values-driven organisation committed to child safety and eliminating family violence. Our Commitment Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. "To work with people to enable healing, hope and meaningful impact across all generations." Applications close 13 August 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cape York Partnership