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Organisation : Jesuit Social Services

Location : Melbourne

Work type : Full-time, Contract/Temporary

Sector : Community Development

Salary type : Annual Package

Application closing date : 17 Aug, 2024

About the organisation

Organisation Name : Jesuit Social Services

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the role

About the role

The Prevention Coordinator: Education will contribute to the prevention of gender-based violence. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of our Modelling of Respect and Equality (MoRE) in schools program, supporting teachers in over 240 schools in Victoria. The role involves applying knowledge and expertise in facilitation and groupwork to deliver engaging and effective workshops in the to a range of audiences including diverse communities across school settings. The role will also contribute to our knowledge base in gender-based violence prevention to enhance our programs and solidify our leadership in evidence-based approaches to addressing the drivers of gender-based violence particularly stereotypical masculine norms.  

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

 

About the program

The Men’s Project is an initiative of Jesuit Social Services launched in 2017. It provides leadership on the reduction of violence and other harmful behaviours prevalent among boys and men, and builds approaches to improve their wellbeing and keep families and communities safe.

Our vision is for good men, respectful relationships and safe communities.

We will achieve this by:

  • research to understand the behaviours and underlying attitudes of men and boys including related to violence, child sexual abuse and the well-being of men and boys themselves.
  • promoting positive change around gender norms related to what it means to be a man in the 21st century as well as building skills to intervene to prevent violence; and
  • developing innovative ways to stop cycles of violence and harmful behaviour among boys and men.

The Men’s Project builds on Jesuit Social Services’ over 45 year engagement with boys and men in trouble, but it also involves us leading new work to reduce violence, to improve the wellbeing of boys and men, and to keep families and communities safe.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

  • An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
  • A welcoming and supportive relational environment
  • A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
  • Ongoing training and development related to your role
  • Employee assistance program
  • A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
  • Generous leave

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

  1. Experience in delivering prevention programs – or transferable skills engaging with student, teachers and parents in a school setting
  2. Skills and experience in facilitation, public speaking / presentation and related content development
  3. Knowledge of family violence prevention and masculinities, and a commitment to gender equality and the prevention of men’s violence against women and children.
  4. Knowledge in one or more of the following: teaching and learning frameworks, education policies, trauma informed practice and child and adolescent development.
  5. Highly organised and skilled in managing multiple priorities, including managing a number of stakeholders and concurrent projects.
  6. Qualities and capabilities that demonstrate curiosity and creativity, with an ability to think innovatively and be proactive.

How to apply

Applications not allowed for this job listing.

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Please quote in application: Prevention Coordinator Education The Men’s Project via Pro Bono Australia.


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