Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) is the lead Aboriginal‐specific family violence service for the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. Established in 2006 and transitioning to an independent Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in 2019, BWAHS delivers trauma‐informed, culturally grounded responses to individuals and families experiencing or at risk of family violence.
Role Description
The Executive Officer, Aboriginal Men's Family Violence Services provides leadership, oversight, and high‐quality practice guidance across all men's family violence programs. The role supports clinical staff through supervision, practice development and integration of theory into service delivery.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the role ensures the workforce is skilled and culturally informed to deliver safe, effective and timely responses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and their families. The Executive Officer, oversees the Men's Case Management team, Men's Group Facilitation team, and in collaboration with the Therapeutic Coordinator, the Men's Therapeutic Team. The position also reports on program performance to the CEO and Board of Directors.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 1. Service Planning and Implementation
* Contribute to strategic planning, program review, operational priorities and workforce development as part of the Senior Management Team.
* Implement the organisational strategic direction and ensure alignment with the BWAHS Service Delivery Model.
* Provide specialist advice on all aspects of Men's Family Violence Services.
* Lead a culturally strong organisational culture that elevates Aboriginal staff and client voices.
* Prepare comprehensive operational reports, data summaries and briefings for the CEO and Board.
* Develop, monitor and review operational plans that reflect community needs.
* Monitor and evaluate service performance and achievement of key deliverables.
2. Leadership and Team Development
* Provide leadership grounded in legislation, policy and evidence‐based practice.
* Deliver regular briefings to the CEO based on research and stakeholder input.
* Lead the development of practice frameworks and policy enhancements.
* Oversee supervision, reflective practice and professional development for staff.
* Identify and manage risks affecting clients and the organisation.
* Contribute to organisational committees and quality improvement initiatives.
* Promote transparency, accountability, collaboration and self‐determination.
* Facilitate team meetings, training and organisational development activities.
3. Culturally Informed Practice
* Provide culturally safe and professional leadership, mentoring and support.
* Promote a positive, adaptive and culturally grounded workplace culture.
* Support high‐performing multidisciplinary teams.
* Manage a client caseload when required.
* Provide guidance on intake, assessment, complex case consultations, risk assessment and risk management.
* Ensure compliance with BWAHS quality, audit and record‐keeping requirements.
4. Financial, Reporting, and Resource Management
* Lead financial, resource and operational reporting for Men's Programs.
* Ensure compliance with legislation, policies and organisational delegations.
* Oversee continuous quality improvement and workplace health and safety compliance.
* Manage performance reporting, data accuracy and KPI monitoring.
* Ensure statutory and contractual obligations are met.
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