Job Description
Men's Family Violence Service Manager
📍 Bayswater & Lilydale, VIC
💼 Full-time, Ongoing
💰 SCHADS Level 8 - Approx. $129K + Salary Packaging + Super
We are excited to be supporting the recruitment of a Men's Family Violence Service Manager to lead and grow a vital service supporting men and families within the community.
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape the future of men's programs, ensuring safe, accountable, and high-quality service delivery.
About the Role
As the Service Manager, you will oversee a suite of men's programs, including:
Case Management
Men's Behaviour Change (MBC) programs
Therapeutic group programs
Therapeutic counselling
Some Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) work
You will lead, mentor, and develop a small but growing team, ensuring strong clinical governance, reflective practice, and continuous improvement across all service areas.
The program is currently operating with a reduced team, with plans to expand-making this a unique opportunity to step in and help build and shape the team from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership, supervision, and support to clinical staff
Drive best practice in Men's Behaviour Change and family violence interventions
Ensure high-quality, safe service delivery
Oversee risk assessment and management across all programs
Support the growth and development of the team and service model
Contribute to strategic direction and program expansion
About You
We are seeking a strong, values-driven leader with:
3-5 years' experience in a similar leadership role
Extensive experience in family violence, particularly Men's Behaviour Change
Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and risk management
Proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop practitioners
Strong understanding of culturally safe practice, particularly within Aboriginal communities
Ability to integrate theory into practice and guide others in doing the same
Requirements
Must meet Recommendation 209
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification is required
What's on Offer
Opportunity to lead a growing and impactful service
Work within a culturally grounded organisation
Supportive leadership structure, including an experienced second-in-charge
Competitive salary + salary packaging benefits
The chance to make a meaningful difference in the community
About Tradewind Australia
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency recognised for outstanding candidate experience across the Social and Community sectors. We partner with leading organisations across Victoria, providing opportunities that align with your skills, values and career goals.
What sets us apart:
- Dedicated consultants specialising in Family Services
- Access to exclusive locum and permanent opportunities
- Support throughout the entire recruitment and onboarding process
- Transparent communication and ongoing career development support
How to Apply
Click "Apply" to submit your CV.
For more information, please contact our Family Services Team on 03 9081 0562
Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and being an equal opportunities employer
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and Working with Children Check and further compliance requests pending the organisation's requirements.
*Tradewind considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
