Male Group Facilitator

Male Group Facilitator - Men's Behaviour Change

Play a pivotal role in promoting change and accountability for men who have used violence in their relationships.

About Us

Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) supports people through all forms of relationship distress, delivering timely, compassionate and expert care that strengthens wellbeing and connection across NSW.

About the role

As our Group Facilitator, you'll co-facilitate the "Taking Responsibility" group as part of the Men's Behaviour Change (MBC) program. You'll play a pivotal role in creating a therapeutic group environment to promote change and accountability for men who have used violence in their relationships. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering trauma-informed care and fostering positive behavioural change. You'll:

• Facilitate the Taking Responsibility group program - working with men who use violence in an accredited Men's Behaviour Change Group Program
• Have a sound understanding of the gendered nature of family and domestic violence and an ability to effectively assess and respond to risk of harm, for all affected victim survivors
• Collaborate with co-facilitators and the wider Family Safety team to provide interventions that facilitate behavioural change and promote safe and healthy relationships

The details:

• Casual role based in various locations including Blacktown / Sydney City / Wollongong / Remote work online
• Main availability required Monday/Tuesday/Thursday between 3pm - 9pm
• $48 - $54 per hour (depending on skills & experience) + 30% casual loading + 11.5% super + 17.5% leave loading and tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900. (Calculate your savings at https://www.salary.com.au/calculate-your-savings)

What you'll bring:

• Formal graduate qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or a related discipline
• Post-graduate qualifications in counselling, trauma, group work or MBC practice are highly desirable
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with families affected by domestic and family violence, including facilitating group work or MBC programs
• Strong understanding of MBC practice, trauma-informed care principles, and the dynamics of domestic and family violence
• Group facilitation skills, particularly in men's behaviour change programs (desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others and foster relationships based on mutual respect and equality
• High-level therapeutic skills that focus on empathy within a goal-oriented program and accountability framework

Why work with us?

• Make a genuine difference to the lives of individuals, couples and families
• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team, work with people who truly care about what you achieve together
• Access a range of staff benefits, including flexible working options, additional leave days, the Employee Referral Reward program, and a Fitness Passport
• Increase your take-home pay through generous salary packaging options, including up to $15,900 per year for everyday expenses and $2,650 for entertainment
• Work in an organisation committed to deepening our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We have a stretch Reconciliation Action Plan to guide our efforts to build strong relationships, increased employment, and enhanced respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other communities
• We value inclusion and belonging. Our SWEET team (Staff Wellbeing, Engagement and Empowerment Team) brings together staff from across RANSW to champion diversity, wellbeing and workplace connection.

This is an identified position. Being male is a genuine occupational requirement of this position under NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Next Steps

Interested? Apply today

RANSW requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check before employment.

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