Address- Based in Wodonga
- Full Time or Part Time Permanent (0.9-1.0 EFT)
- Career growth and development opportunities
ABOUT US
Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).
The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Men’s Behaviour Change Group Coordinator for our Men’s Behaviour Change Program (MBC). The program is for men who have perpetrated violence and are wanting to end their use of controlling and abusive behaviours in their relationships. The position is a part of the Domestic and Family Violence team within Mental Health and Wellbeing Directorate.
The role of group coordinator is integral to the MBC program as it offers a specialist response including comprehensive assessment, risk management, case management, and coordination of and facilitation of MBC group sessions. The Men’s Behaviour Change Group Coordinator applies feminist principles and deep understanding of the gendered nature of family violence into a client-centred approach, works with clients’ strengths, and draws upon a robust array of clinical practice models, skills, techniques, and modalities to promote perpetrator accountability.
ABOUT YOU
You will be passionate about working to reduce Domestic Violence by working with men who choose to use Domestic Violence to initiate a change. You are seeking a challenging and rewarding career in the domestic violence sector.
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or other related disciplines.
- Previous experience in family domestic violence service and or willingness to be trained in Men's Behaviour Change services.
- Experience in the facilitation of groups is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience risk assessment and case management.
- Knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention program services.
- The ability to work autonomously.
REMUNERATION
Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022
Classification Level 4 or 5 dependent on experience
GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE
Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.
GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS
- Work within a supportive team environment
- Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
- Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
- Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
- Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
- Free car parking
- Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
- Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
- Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
- Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
- Access to annual vaccination program
- Discounted Health Insurance
- A suite of employee reward and recognition programs
For a confidential chat about the position please call Alana Pund on 0428 968 ***
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 7th July 2024
Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
Please Note - should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:
- Criminal History Check
- Working With Children Check
- Evidence of Vaccinations
- Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide either - birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.
All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
