Caring Dads Facilitator

12 hours ago

Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia KIDS FIRST Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Part Time (.8 FTE)
  • SCHADS Level 5-6 (based on experience) + Super/Pro Rata + Flexible Working
  • Heidelberg and Thomastown based, Wurundjeri Country

Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want to strengthen father-child relationships and improve the safety of women and children, are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

Your new role

Delivered in collaboration with the University of Toronto, Caring Dads is an evidence-based early intervention program for fathers who have used or use family violence. The program support Fathers to reflect and recognise the impact of their behaviours, strengthen motivation to change, and build respectful, non-abusive relationships with their children and co-parents.

As a Caring Dads Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in promoting child-centered fathering, addressing the effects of Family Violence, and working collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure children's safety and wellbeing.

In this role, you will:

  • Co-facilitate the 17-week Caring Dads group program with fathers who use violence.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide wrap-around case management support.
  • Work closely with partner agencies to manage risk and coordinate care.
  • Participate in reflective practice, supervision, and program evaluation.

About you

  • Hold a tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, counselling or related field.
  • At least 3 years' experience in family violence or trauma-informed practice.
  • Strong group facilitation and risk assessment skills.
  • Professionalism, and a child-centred approach.
  • Desirable: Family Violence training and experience working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

How we reward you

  • An organisation that truly lives its values
  • Kids First understands the importance of work life balance and flexible working and has a policy to support this.
  • Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
  • Enjoy 'not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
  • We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
  • Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
  • Access our Staff Wellbeing Program

Don't delay, apply now

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Applications close 21 November 2025

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).

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