Caring Dads Facilitator x2

Part Time (.8 FTE) or Full Time | Permanent

SCHADS Level 5-6 (depending on qualifications and experience) + Super/Pro Rata + Flexible Working

Heidelberg and Thomastown based, Wurundjeri Country

Kids First have a prominent 130-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want to strengthen father-child relationships and improve the safety of women and children, are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate practitioner to join our Caring Dads team. Caring Dads is an internationally recognised, evidence-based intervention program for fathers who have used family violence or are at risk of harming their children and families. The program promotes child-centred parenting and safer family relationships.

About the Role

As a Caring Dads Group Facilitator within the Caring Dads Program, you will:

• Facilitate the 18-week Caring Dads group program
• Deliver group programs across the North East Melbourne Metro and Hume Merri-bek regions.
• Receive comprehensive Caring Dads facilitation training and ongoing practice support to deliver the evidence-based program model.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of fathers referred to the program.
• Provide coordinated case management and engagement support to participants.
• Undertake risk assessment, safety planning, and ongoing monitoring.
• Collaborate with victim survivor services, child and family services, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare assessments, reports, and program outcome documentation.
• Participate in clinical review, reflective practice, and nationwide communities of practice.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of the Caring Dads model.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services, or a related field.
• Experience working within family violence, trauma-informed practice, child and family services, mental health, AOD, justice, or a related therapeutic setting.
• Strong skills in Family Violence risk assessment, client engagement, and case coordination or/and management.
• Experience facilitating groups or a willingness to develop advanced group facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of family violence theories and frameworks, child development, attachment, and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to complete high-quality documentation and reports.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A commitment to child-centred and family safety-focused practice.
• Family violence training and experience working with men who use violence will be highly regarded. Experience with the Caring Dads program is desirable but not essential, with training and ongoing support provided.

How we reward you

• An organisation that truly lives its values
• Kids First understands the importance of work life balance and flexible working and has a policy to support this.
• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
• Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
• Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program

Don't delay, apply now!

Applications close: Sunday 26 July 2026

Please note that Kids First may commence reviewing applications and inviting suitable candidates to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply early.

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at: https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/careers

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).