Men's Family Violence Counsellor

Requisition No: 5238
- Executive Division: Operations
- Division: Integrated Community Health Services
- Program: Community Programs
- Department: Family Violence Support
- Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
- Job Function: Allied Health Professionals
- Project:

- **Location**:Melton Health Hub
- **Employment Type**:Full-Time, Fixed Term Role until 19 June 2026
- **Salary**:Social Worker**Grade 2

**About the role**:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Men's Family Violence Counsellor to provide clinical assessment, individual and group therapy and case management support to clients. The role involves working with men who perpetrate family violence and prioritising the safety needs of women and children who have been impacted by the violence. You will work in multi-disciplinary team that is passionate about the work that it provides for the community.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Assessment of clients under consideration for participation in our programs.
- Facilitating the Men's Behaviour Change Program.
- Providing individual case management support to male perpetrators of violence.

**About you**:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related qualification.
- Meet mandatory minimum qualifications for specialist family violence practitioners, or commitment to meet these requirements within a five year period.
- Previous experience facilitating group therapy, particularly Men’s Behaviour Change, is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in the specialist family violence field, particularly working with perpetrators of violence, is desirable.
- Strong commitment to enhancing the safety of women, children and the community.

Position Description

**About Western Health**

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

**Why join us?**

**Compensation and benefits**
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

**Learning and development opportunities**
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

**Community impact and inclusion**
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

**Organisational culture and environment**
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
- If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying._

**Closing date**: 11:59pm on 2 September 2025.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.