Co-ordinator, Change Em Ways

  • Full Time

Website Mens Outreach Service Aboriginal Corporation

About this Job

Role available:

1 x Co-ordinator, Change Em Ways Broome

About the roles:

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Family Domestic Violence (FDV) practitioner to work within our popular men’s behaviour change program, Change Em Ways (CEW).  The position is based in Broome, with occasional overnight travel required.  A fixed term contract is available for 12 months, with possibility of extension.

You will be required to:

  • Support the leadership and co-facilitation of the CEW program, an Indigenous men’s behaviour change program which addresses Family and Domestic Violence (FDV)
  • Conduct intake and risk assessments upon receiving referrals in line with program requirements, and provide guidance and support to other team members completing these assessments
  • Lead good practice and case management within the team, and engage in ongoing professional development including regular supervision with the Team Leader
  • Liaise with other members of the Change Em Ways team, including the MOSAC Cultural Reference Group to ensure that cultural protocols are followed, and that team practice is culturally secure, in the Kimberley Indigenous context.
  • Facilitate regular team de-briefs and reflective practice sessions with team members at the end of each workshop day, under the guidance of the Team Leader
  • Collect data to assist in the evaluation process, including feedback from those who use FDV, their (ex) partners and other family/community members.
  • Contribute to the development of policies and procedures for the program and continuous improvement in service delivery

Successful applicants will ideally have:

  • Extensive experience in Family Domestic Violence (FDV) work
  • Experience in group program facilitation
  • Ability to work with Indigenous people
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong time management, planning and organisation skills.

Requirements and relevant information:

  • Applicants must hold a ‘C’ class drivers’ license with no restrictions
  • Overnight travel is a requirement of this role
  • Aboriginal applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

Selection criteria:

  • Knowledge of, and experience in program and service delivery to a diverse range of participants within a human services setting – particularly in the areas of family domestic violence
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal society and culture and the ability to apply cultural knowledge and sensitivities in an operational setting
  • Demonstrated experience and completed training to apply the concepts and principles of Indigenous family domestic violence intervention within a culturally safe, strength based, trauma informed framework which promotes safety, accountability, responsibility and respect
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, working successfully with Aboriginal staff and to participate in reflective practice sessions
  • Experience in liaising with stakeholders to improve service delivery and outcomes
  • Ability to use or complete training in MS Word, Excel, Outlook

What we offer:

$110,000 per annum (pro rata), 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, SGC superannuation, Not For Profit generous salary packaging, anniversary payment after 12 months of employment, additional 3 days leave at Christmas, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and study opportunities.

If you are interested in working for a grassroots, community focused and valued organisation, then contact Nic Glauser, A/Team Leader on 0429 484 859 (nicholas@mensoutreach.org.au) or Debbie Medhurst, Manager – Men’s Outreach Services (0418 665 094) (debbie@mensoutreach.org.au) for more details about the position.

Applications will be assessed on receipt and successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

Mens Outreach Service Aboriginal Corporation (MOSAC) was established in 2001 and provides programs in Indigenous men’s behavioural change FDV, primary prevention of FDV for youth, men’s health & wellbeing, a drop-in service, and life promotion /suicide prevention for children & young people in Broome and communities in the West Kimberley.

See www.mensoutreach.org.au for more information.

To apply for this job please visit www.seek.com.au.