Specialist Family Violence (FV) Practitioner (Family Life and TaskForce role)
- Work with TaskForce and Family Life – leaders in their respective fields
- Make a difference in the AOD sector in responding to family violence
- Permanent part time role (4 days per week)
- About the Host Organisations
TaskForce will host, resource and manage a Specialist Family Violence (FV) Practitioner. Established in 1973, TaskForce is a not-for-profit organisation providing community programs and services to those most in need. We focus on social issues of addiction, youth disengagement, unemployment, mental health and high risk taking behaviours.
TaskForce delivers its services and programs through three connected areas of activity:
- Specialist alcohol and drug & family services: working with people and their families to get the help they need and rebuild their lives.
- Youth engagement: programs helping at-risk young people stay in school, get training, and find employment.
- Specialist training: Building marginalised community members as well as professionals’ skills as a Learn Local and Registered Training Organisation.
Family Life is a leading provider of family services throughout Melbourne. The organisation is renowned for its innovation, impact and whole-of-community approach. With strong local networks, and extensive experience in supporting complex, vulnerable families through therapeutic practices, Family Life is able to support the rapid and effective implementation of the project. Family Life have run Family Violence services for over 20 years and continue to deliver Men's Behaviour Change, Women's and Children's Counselling and other therapeutic and case management responses for people impacted upon by Family Violence. Family Life are part of the Bayside Peninsula Support and Safety Hub which reflects reform to Family Violence response and intake services. Family Life was recognised for innovation as one of the top ten Australian not-for-profits (2016).
About the CMCOP Program
Court Mandated Counselling Order Programs (CMCOP) will be delivered in a Family Life led partnership with TaskForce and integrated within Family Life & TaskForce’s broader suite of Family Violence Services. The program is due to commence in January, 2020.
CMCOP provides Men’s Behaviour Change Intervention Programs, through 20-week group or individual sessions to men who have perpetrated violence. The program will work with men who have been directed to attend by the Magistrates Court Victoria. Men will either directly enter a MBCP rolling group format following an intake at the court or they will undertake pre-group readiness through individual sessions. Men with high complexity may be scheduled for a closed group.
The aim of the program is to help men gain awareness and insight into the impact of their violence and work towards behaviour change. Ultimately working towards keeping women and children safer in our community. A holistic, wraparound service approach will be taken with TaskForce specialisation to enable a primary focus of AOD and dual diagnosis interventions.
About the position
The Specialist Family Violence Practitioner provides intensive, innovative and holistic interventions to men, who have perpetrated or experienced family violence. The position will be based in Family Life sites in Sandringham and Frankston.
To be successful in this role, you will have the following:
- Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or a relevant field, and/or with specialisation in Male Family Violence.
- Working knowledge of the complexities of family violence.
- Experience co-facilitating Men’s Behaviour Change Programs and providing Family Safety Contact Work.
- Demonstrated experience with separation, Family Law, mental health, sexual abuse, alcohol and other drugs and family violence issues.
- Demonstrated clinical experience working with multidisciplinary teams to provide a high level of performance and innovation, preferably relating to Family Relationship/Family Support areas.
- Demonstrated ability undertaking assessments and working effectively with parents, individually and in small groups, who have experienced high levels of conflict.
Why work for us?
In exchange, we will offer you flexible work arrangements and salary packaging. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program, training and professional development opportunities and the chance to be part of a supportive, flexible and inclusive team.
How to Apply
Applications should include a cover letter and CV and can be forwarded to HR at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Applications close on 11 February, 2020.
Please click here for a position description.
All appointments with TaskForce are subject to the satisfactory completion of a police check, Working with Children Check and reference checks. Police checks will be undertaken for the selected candidate prior to any job offer being confirmed. Police checks are also undertaken on a periodic basis during the period of employment.
Facilitator - Behaviour Change Programs (Various locations)
- Are you looking for a new challenge in 2020?
- Are you passionate about road safety?
- This is a great opportunity to combine your AOD knowledge and group facilitation skills
- Part time and casual opportunities available
About TaskForce
Since 1973, TaskForce has provided specialist support for people in serious need in Victoria. Our core services focus on addressing social issues of addiction, unemployment, mental health and high risk taking behaviours, supporting our clients to transition back into "mainstream" services and supports. TaskForce delivers services via three connected streams: specialist AOD services to support people who use drugs and their families, youth retention and re-engagement with education, training and employment, and specialist training through RTO status to enhance the capacity of AOD and other workers to support effective delivery of community-based services.
TaskForce is a leading provider of Driver Education Programs in Victoria and has been assisting people to restore their licences through the provision of both Drink and Drug Drive Education Programs for several years.
The Drink and Drug Driver Behaviour Change Programs
The Drink and Drug Driver Behaviour Change Program Services will involve the delivery of up to three programs for clients:
- Victorian Drink Driver program (6 hours)
- Victorian Drug Driver program (6 hours)
- Victorian Intensive Drink and Drug Driver program (10 - 12 hours)
The first two programs are primarily based on cognitive behavioural and motivational approaches and include some education. Each of the programs includes screening and assessment for alcohol and other drug dependency and where appropriate assertive referral to treatment services. The intensive program is delivered over three weeks and is for more serious driving offences.
About the position
TaskForce now has exciting opportunities for AOD professionals to facilitate the BCP Program across various locations. Reporting to the Education Manager, your role is to deliver specific Behaviour Change group programs to men and women to assist them to restore their licences.
This position is casual and each program involves 2 x 3 hour sessions. You will spend your time working with the group facilitating the program, all other administrative duties are looked after by our intake team! We are looking for Facilitators to work from the City, Bentleigh, Broadmeadows, Frankston, Rosebud, Seaford, Cockatoo, Dandenong & Pakenham.
About you
You will have a genuine passion for working with people suffering from substance abuse and the ability to build strong rapport with your clients. You will also have the following:
- At least 2 years' experience working with mandated clients and behavioral change interventions with a reputable drug and alcohol treatment provider or related service
- Qualifications in psychology, social work, health, human services or a related discipline and the Certificate IV in AOD skill set
- A driver’s licence with no more than six (6) demerit points and no licence disqualifications or suspensions
Experience running therapeutic groups will be highly regarded.
What TaskForce offers
In exchange, we will offer you flexible work arrangements and salary packaging. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program, training and professional development opportunities and the chance to be part of a supportive, flexible and inclusive team.
How to Apply
Applications should include a cover letter and CV and can be forwarded to HR at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 11 February 2020. For a confidential discussion, contact our Education Manager, Deb Mulqueen on 9532 0811.
All appointments with TaskForce are subject to the satisfactory completion of a police check and reference checks. Police checks will be undertaken for the selected candidate prior to any job offer being confirmed. Police checks are also undertaken on a periodic basis during the period of employment.
Community Services Paid Traineeship - Certificate IV in Community Services
Do you live in the City of Greater Dandenong?
Are you interested in a full time or part time paid traineeship?
Gain a Certificate IV in Community Services along the way!
About the organisation
TaskForce is committed to creating positive outcomes for people disengaged or living on the margins of the community. Whether they have been born into poverty and disadvantage, overwhelmed by a major crisis, trapped by addiction, mental health, circumstance or are simply seen by some as "too difficult to deal with", it is our goal to help provide them with the life-changing opportunity to meet their full potential no matter how tough the circumstances.
About the traineeship
We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic, customer-focused person to kick start their career in the Community Services sector. This traineeship will be completed in a Community Service in the local area over a 12-month period with the outcome of a Certificate IV in Community Services.
Some examples of trainee roles through the traineeship could include:
● Residential Care Worker
● Disability Services Worker
● Housing Assistance Worker
● Employment Services Assistant
● Admin Assistant
About you
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- A professional attitude
- Customer service or administrative experience
- The ability to prioritise tasks
- Enthusiasm to work in a team environment
- Good attention to detail
Important criteria
To be eligible for a Traineeship, you must meet the following Criteria:
- Be a Victorian Job Seeker – a person who is unemployed and a resident in Victoria, who is either:
- An Australian citizen;
- A permanent resident; or
- A person seeking asylum who holds a temporary visa with work entitlements.
- Aged between 15 and 24 years;
- Resident of the City of Greater Dandenong;
- Without tertiary qualifications; and
- Not enrolled or engaged in any form of education, employment or training. Note – this can include young people working less than 12 hours per week on average who are seeking additional work.
In return you will gain a Certificate IV in Community Services and 12 months paid experience in the Community Services sector, making a difference to the lives of clients.
How to Apply:
Please include your current Resume and a covering letter or email explaining why you are the suitable candidate.
Applications should be sent to the Team Leader Community Traineeship Program, Robbie Hendry at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Case Management & Intake (Dandenong) )
About TaskForce
The South Eastern Consortium of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (SECADA) provides alcohol and other drug (AOD) services in the South Eastern Catchment. The consortium comprises experienced organisations with a united commitment to providing opportunities for change and growth in the catchment by reducing AOD use, improving physical and mental health, and reconnecting people to their families and the community.
Since 1973, TaskForce has provided specialist support for people in serious need in Victoria. Our core services focus on addressing social issues of addiction, unemployment, mental health and high risk taking behaviours, supporting our clients to transition back into “mainstream” services and supports.
About the position
TaskForce, as part of the SECADA Consortium now has an exciting opportunity for a full time Care and Recovery Coordinator to join this client centered team, based in Dandenong. This is a varied role that will enable you to demonstrate your Intake, assessment and case management skills. The Care & Recovery Co-ordinator will work with clients to develop long term recovery plans focussing on recovery from problematic substance abuse and promoting health, wellbeing and social connectedness..
About you
You will be an experienced Case Manager who has previously worked with forensic clients. You will have proven skills in the application of assessment, case coordination, treatment planning and discharge planning of AOD clients. You will have knowledge of harm minimisation, client-centered care and recovery-focused principles.
You will have a passion for working with people suffering from substance abuse and the ability to build strong rapport with your clients. Ideally you will have tertiary qualifications in welfare, psychology, social work, counselling or its equivalent and be equipped with a Certificate IV in AOD.
What TaskForce offer
In exchange, we will offer you generous employee benefits such as flexible work arrangements and salary packaging. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program, training and professional development opportunities and the chance to be part of a supportive and inclusive team.
How to Apply
Please include your current Resume and a cover letter or email summarising your skills and experience. Please forward applications to the HR Manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 19 February 2020. Click here for position description.
All appointments with TaskForce are subject to the satisfactory completion of a police check and reference checks. Police checks will be undertaken for the selected candidate prior to any job offer being confirmed. Police checks are also undertaken on a periodic basis during the period of employment.
TASKFORCE VALUES:
Client Centered • Innovation • Thought Leadership • Honesty & Integrity • Trust, Respect & Self Care