This is an exciting opportunity for dedicated and experienced group facilitators to join Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV).

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations who have been providing services to the Victorian community for over 75 years. Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”.  

The role

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) are a leading provider of Men’s Behaviour Change Programs in Victoria. As part of the state government’s integrated framework of response to family violence, and compliance with the ‘No To Violence’ (NTV) minimum standards of quality practice, you will facilitate groups and deliver family violence group programs to men who have used violent and controlling behaviours 

Groups are facilitated at RAV’s centres which are located in Kew, Sunshine, Boronia, Cranbourne and Shepparton or offsite venues.

Some or all of this work will be outside of normal office hours as groups are usually facilitated at night eg. 5pm to 9pm, one (1) night per week over a 20-week program on a casual basis.

About you

• Degree in Social Work, or a related field (preferable).
• Graduate certificate in Male Behaviour Change Group Facilitation (preferable),
• Previous experience facilitating to groups of similar content in Community Sector.
• Demonstrated understanding of the men’s behaviour change (MBC) process and the gendered nature of family violence and commitment to living non-violently.
• Commitment to enhancing the safety of women and children who have experienced male family violence.

We provide

• Competitive salary including meal/entertainment and salary packaging.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Generous employment conditions and benefits including additional paid leave benefits - parental, study, personal and compassionate, flexible, family violence leave as well as paid ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Access to professional development and training including our Registered Training Organisation programs where we provide accredited and non-accredited courses.
• Best practice clinical supervision and support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Career progression opportunities internally across Melbourne Metropolitan and Regional Victoria centres.

Hourly rate between $48.35 to $51.83 per hour plus 25% casual loading

Apply

If interested in a the Group Facilitator MBC programs position with us, please click on the APPLY button and attach your resume, specifying your availability and location. If your preferred location and working days are actively recruiting, we will be in touch with you to schedule an interview. For specific queries, contact Alyson La'Brooy, Manager - Family Violence Services, by phoning 0407 468 306.

COVID-19 compliance

Candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption during their application process.

RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution.

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