Behaviour Change Facilitator – Rockhampton

• Full Time Position
• Up to $109K plus Superannuation and generous salary sacrificing benefits
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Subsidised monthly professional supervision

CatholicCare Central Queensland is a large, vibrant, and highly regarded not-for-profit organisation providing a broad range of quality social services throughout the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton. Guided by our Christian ethos and the principles of Catholic Social Justice, we are committed to inclusive service delivery and proudly welcome employees and clients of all religions, backgrounds, and beliefs.

The Behaviour Change Facilitator role is to assist the Senior Facilitator in the day-to-day operations of the Perpetrator Intervention Programs operated by Catholic Care as part of the DFV Response Service. The role will ensure a compliant, quality, client-centered service is provided in accordance with the current contract, as well as operating within a practice framework that prioritizes victim safety and incorporates appropriate information sharing and victim advocacy as strategies to achieve this goal. The role will cover work across the Central and Western Queensland region and will actively participate in and contribute to local, integrated response to domestic and family violence including government and non-government agencies.

Key aspects of this role include:

• Behavioural change counselling with perpetrators of Domestic and Family Violence with a focus on Intimate Partner Violence, addictions, mental health and other relevant presenting co morbidities, with referrals to appropriate services to address domestic violence intersections.

• Assist in the Development, planning, and implementation of psycho-educational programs based on evidence-based practice with a primary focus on risk to families and individuals affected, and or perpetrating domestic and family violence.

• Deliver the Men’s Behaviour Change Program in regional areas, with fortnightly travel to Emerald and monthly travel to Longreach.

• Support aggrieved and respondent males at the Rockhampton and Yeppoon courthouse.

All of which must be delivered within current Domestic and Family Violence practice standards and CatholicCare Central Queensland’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant must meet at least one of the following three criteria:

• A minimum of two-years’ full-time (or equivalent part-time) relevant professional experience in one or more of the following fields:

– domestic, family, or sexual violence

– criminal justice, including corrections

– child protection

– human services, including mental health, alcohol and other drug services and gambling support

– counselling

– or related field

• Completed specialist evidence-based group perpetrator intervention training of at least 25 hours duration, for example training in the Duluth Model or training delivered by Ken McMasters AND have a minimum of one-year’s fulltime (or equivalent parttime) relevant professional experience in one or more of the following fields:

– domestic, family, or sexual violence

– criminal justice, including corrections

– child protection

– human services, including mental health, alcohol and other drug services and gambling support

– counselling

– or related field

• At least a three-year tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, such as domestic and family violence, social work, community services, counselling, psychology, or human services
• Proof of Membership and ability to maintain membership to one of the following professional associations: ACA Christian Counsellors of Australia, QLD Counsellors Association, Australian Community Counselling Association Inc – professional membership, ACWA, AASW and/or APS
• Current C class Driver’s license (QLD)

An Intermediate Facilitator must have: observed a minimum of 32 hours of perpetrator intervention group work Program guidelines and requirements and at

least one of the following three criteria:

1. experience facilitating a minimum of 64 hours of perpetrator intervention group work; or

2. experience facilitating a minimum of 32 hours of perpetrator intervention group

work and experience facilitating a minimum of 32 hours of relevant group work working with clients with complex and diverse needs; or

3. experience facilitating a minimum of 64 hours of relevant group work working with clients with complex and diverse needs.

Core Competencies

• A comprehensive understanding of the behavioural change process in relation to domestic and family violence.
• Proven intersectional understanding of the drivers, dynamics and impacts of domestic and family violence on individuals and family functioning
• Demonstrated recognition of the significance of perpetrator patterns of behaviour
• Proven ability to undertake gendered analysis of violence in their practice,acknowledging that gender inequality is a predominant cause and consequence of domestic and family violence
• Demonstrated ability to recognise the complex ways in which children are harmed through experiencing violence, and the tactics of control and abuse of power that they experience, including family systems abuse and intergenerational trauma
• A thorough understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and Child Protection Act 1999 and Child Protection Reform Amendment Act 2017
• A thorough understanding of the domestic and family violence definitions and provisions in the Family Law Act 1975
• A thorough understanding of the Domestic and family violence services practice principles, standards, and guidance
• A thorough understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Information sharing Guidelines 2017 and Common Risk and Safety Framework v2.

Other Requirements

Must have the qualifications and experience outlined by the Queensland Government in relation to Perpetrator Intervention Services.

Must have the ability to travel frequently.

Please note that CatholicCare Central Queensland does not offer visa sponsorship.

Applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia at the time of application.

All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please submit:

📌 Your current resume

📌 A cover letter addressing the key aspects of the role

Early applications are encouraged as applications may be assessed as they are received, shortlisting and interviewing may occur throughout the advertising period.