MBCP Group Facilitator - Casual in Frankston

Casual Men's Behaviour Change Facilitator Opportunity located in Frankston.

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

The Team & Role: Join a dedicated Family Violence Service team committed to improving the safety and wellbeing of women and children by working directly with men who use violence. The team operates within a trauma‐informed, accountable and evidence‐based framework, grounded in the understanding that family violence is primarily gender‐based while recognising the complexity of individual life experiences, trauma and social context.

This is a pivotal role focused on the facilitation of Men's Behaviour Change Programs (MBCP) delivered in accordance with Family Safety Victoria and No to Violence Minimum Standards. Working within a co‐facilitation model, you will support men to take responsibility for their use of violence, build insight into the impacts of their behaviour, and develop safer, non‐violent ways of relating.

In addition to group facilitation, the role involves undertaking complex assessments, providing case management, and delivering flexible, client‐centred interventions in response to assessed risk. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, including through the appropriate use of the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme and Child Information Sharing Scheme, to support ongoing risk assessment and safety planning.

This role requires strong reflective practice, emotional intelligence and the capacity to engage in courageous conversations while maintaining accountability. You will be supported through regular debriefing, supervision, professional development and participation in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to a high‐quality, ethical and responsive family violence service.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Relevant qualifications in Social Sciences or related field. Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Recommendation 209).
• Proven MBCP group facilitation experience working with male perpetrators who use violence and ideally in specialist family violence services.
• Proven interpersonal skills and a strong ability to build relationships and partnerships to further agency objectives and improve client outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as a team member within a shared service and multi‐agency environment with the capacity to negotiate and liaise with other agencies and the community.
• Hold a current 'Working with Children check'.
• Hold a current, valid Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Willingness to undergo a National criminal history check.

Personal Attributes:

• Relationship Building – Establishes and maintains relationships with people at all levels, promotes harmony and consensus through diplomatic handling of disagreements, forges useful partnerships with people, builds trust through consistent actions, values and communication.
• Committed to delivering high quality outcomes for clients.
• Flexible and adaptable, accepts changed priorities without undue discomfort.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of MBCP group co‐facilitation work including planning, preparation, session delivery, de‐briefing and documentation.
• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of family violence including a theoretical framework that includes intersectional feminist theory and locates individuals within their social and familial context.
• Proven ability to maintain excellent standards of communication, documentation, statistics and record keeping in all aspects of program work.
• Demonstrated ability in the appropriate use of Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme and Child Information Sharing Scheme for ongoing risk assessing and safety planning purposes.

Benefits:

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities.
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking.
• Boost your take‐home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing.
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots.
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport.
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program.
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders.

The role ceases advertising on 27 November 2026. Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.