At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and facilitate workshops for children affected by family violence.
- Company: WRISC Family Violence Support, dedicated to empowering women and children.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, additional leave days, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to employee wellbeing and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people and help break the cycle of trauma.
- Qualifications: Experience in therapeutic interventions and knowledge of family violence prevention.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
WRISC has been funded by a philanthropic foundation to design, develop and embed a financially sustainable, education-based program specifically for children and adolescents experiencing family violence. This education-based program supports early intervention, healing and recovery of children and young people that have experienced family violence and will contribute to breaking the cycle of inter-generational violence and trauma. We are in year 2 of a 3-year funding cycle provided to scale up the original pilot program ‘Feeling Visible’. This is a part-time 0.6 FTE position focused on the design and facilitation of individual workshops and group programs, and the community engagement to promote and expand the programs into schools across the central highlands region. The initial contract for this position will run until June 2028.
Key responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design of individual workshops and groups, including the development of inclusive materials and resources, aligned to the program framework.
- Facilitate a range of individual workshops and group offerings within the Feeling Visible program and deliver therapeutically sound, trauma-informed, client-centered, Family-Violence informed programs that use evidence-based practices.
- Actively build and maintain professional relationships with school leaders, wellbeing teams and educators, to support the expansion of Feeling Visible across the Region.
- Work alongside the school systems to support collaboration of therapeutic practices and co-facilitation.
About you:
Ideally you will have both demonstrated experience designing and delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people, and family violence prevention/early intervention knowledge and skills.
Why work for us:
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team, working from a feminist perspective, with women and their children who have or are experiencing family violence. WRISC is strongly committed to the wellbeing of its employees, and we strive to continuously improve our employee experiences at work. We provide work-life balance for staff, including flexible hours and 5 additional personal leave days per year.
We are passionate about providing a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require modifications during the application process to meet your access needs, please contact us via ************@wrisc.org.au. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Rachel on 5333 3666. Applications close 9am Monday November 9th.
WRISC employs women only, as permitted under S.28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
Community Engagement & Early Intervention Groups Facilitator in Ballarat employer: WRISC Family Violence Support
WRISC Family Violence Support is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its employees. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, the organisation offers flexible working hours, additional personal leave days, and opportunities for professional growth within a passionate team focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and adolescents affected by family violence. Located in Ballarat, VIC, WRISC provides a unique chance to contribute to vital community programs while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic.
Contact Details:
WRISC Family Violence Support Recruitment Team
