Organisation : Relationship Matters
Location : Melbourne (Melbourne CBD and Hoppers Crossing)
Work type : Part-time
Profession : Community Services
Sector : Domestic / Family Violence
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $60 - $63 per hour
Application closing date : 8 Sep, 2025
About the organisation
About us
Relationship Matters is a dynamic, values based not-for-profit organisation that supports people to develop safe, respectful and fulfilling relationships at every stage of life. We are passionate, dedicated and committed to making a difference by providing high quality relationship counselling, dispute resolution and relationship education services to individuals, couples and families. Relationship Matters also delivers a family violence program and provides Employee Assistance Programs, training and consultancy to workplaces.
About the role
Manager Family Violence Program (0.8-1.0 EFT)
- $120K – 125K + super + salary packaging
- Hybrid working options, with 2 days in our CBD office and 1 day in Wyndham
- Access to regular professional development and training opportunities
- Lead a passionate, inclusive and experienced team
- Access to Salary Packaging & Portable Long Service Leave scheme
About the role
The role will lead the strategic and operational delivery of services and focus on the continuous development of the program. This role is responsible for overseeing staff management, developing strong and strategic partnerships and ensuring compliance with funding, policy and legislative requirements. With a focus on risk and safety, the Manager will foster a culture of collaboration, drive innovation and improvement, and strengthen the program’s impact within the community.
About you
You are a compassionate and experienced leader with a strong background in family violence. You bring a deep understanding of the drivers of family violence, along with expertise in evidence-based, trauma-informed, and accountability-focused interventions. Your excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills support collaborative partnerships, while your strategic thinking enables you to lead service improvements in a complex and competitive funding environment. You are passionate about building and supporting high-performing teams and are committed to fostering a strong, values-based culture.
Qualifications / Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or a Behavioural/Social Science
- Previous management experience in a similar role or field, particularly in the family violence sector (minimum 3 years)
- Sound knowledge of counselling and therapeutic group work theory and practice, including contemporary methods of professional supervision
How to apply
To apply
Application details and a position description are available from www.relationshipmatters.com.au/employment
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people who are neurodiverse, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. If you require accommodations or support during the application process, please let us know — we're committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
Applications should be forwarded to hr@relationshipmatters.com.au by Monday September 8th 2025.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Wendi Hobbins on 0418 477 625.
Please quote in application: Manager Family Violence Program (0.8-1.0 EFT) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #DomesticFamily_Violence
