Program Manager Family Violence

Program Manager - Family Violence (Orange Door & Men's Behaviour Change Program)Full-Time Ongoing role
Great People. Great Careers. Excellent HealthcareDPV Health is a leading healthcare service provider delivering a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services across Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. DPV Health has been awarded the Premier’s Primary Healthcare Service of the Year in 2023 & 2024.Our People are the foundation of DPV Health; they are what make our organisation thrive and the ones who create meaningful change in people's lives. Over 700 professionals support and deliver excellent health care to our community at DPV Health. We are always looking for passionate, driven, great people to join our team and make a lasting impact. That is why we foster a workplace culture that is as rewarding as it is inclusive. We are committed to supporting Our People to lead fulfilling lives, no matter who they are, or where they are from - or where they are going.For a full list of our benefits and more on great careers at DPV Health, please see our website.
Greatness Starts HereDPV Health is seeking an experienced, strategic and values-driven leader to join our Mental Health, Family Violence & Outreach Directorate as Program Manager - Family Violence (Orange Door & Men's Behaviour Change Program). This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-profile family violence portfolio across Melbourne's northern region, including responsibility for DPV Health's Adults Using Family Violence (AUFV) services within The Orange Door across both the North East Melbourne Area (NEMA) and Hume Merri-bek Area (HMA), together with management oversight of our Men's Behaviour Change Program (MBCP).Reporting directly to the General Manager, Mental Health, Family Violence & Outreach, you will lead teams operating in complex, integrated service environments and play a significant role in strengthening responses to family violence across the region.
About the RoleThis is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic, operational and people leadership of a diverse and growing family violence portfolio.You will lead programs focused on working with adults using family violence, supporting accountability, behaviour change and integrated risk management responses that improve safety outcomes for victim survivors, children and families.
Working in highly collaborative and matrix-managed environments, you will partner closely with:Family Safety VictoriaThe Orange Door leadership teamsHome Agency Managers and Hub ManagersSpecialist family violence servicesCommunity health, mental health and wellbeing providersGovernment departments and sector stakeholdersInternal DPV Health leaders and multidisciplinary teams
The role requires a skilled and adaptable leader who can successfully balance people leadership, operational management, performance accountability and stakeholder engagement.You will have responsibility for:Leadership of Adults Using Family Violence services across NEMA and HMA Orange Door locationsManagement oversight of the DPV Health Men's Behaviour Change ProgramWorkforce leadership, supervision and cultureService performance, KPIs and contractual requirementsBudget and resource managementQuality, risk and clinical governancePartnership development and stakeholder engagementService improvement, innovation and future growth opportunitiesRepresentation of DPV Health across family violence and Orange Door forums
About YouYou are an experienced family violence leader who thrives in complex environments and builds strong, authentic relationships across teams, organisations and systems.You will bring:Significant leadership experience within family violence, The Orange Door, men's behaviour change, perpetrator interventions or related human service settingsDemonstrated success leading high-performing teams and achieving service outcomesStrong operational management capability including workforce planning, budgeting, contract management and service performanceExperience managing KPIs, funding requirements and reporting obligationsHighly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and partnership management skillsExperience working successfully within integrated and matrix-managed service environmentsStrong understanding of MARAM, Information Sharing Schemes and Family Safety Victoria practice expectationsExceptional communication and influencing skillsA commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe and inclusive practiceMost importantly, you are a collaborative and people-focused leader who can navigate complexity, support staff and contribute to better outcomes for families and communities.Why Join DPV Health?At DPV Health, our vision is ensuring the health and wellbeing of our community.We are committed to supporting our people to thrive through meaningful work, strong leadership and opportunities for growth and development.We offer:$132,000-$140,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)SuperannuationGenerous salary packaging benefitsFlexible and hybrid working optionsProfessional development and leadership opportunitiesA supportive and values-driven workplace cultureHealth and wellbeing initiativesOpportunities to influence regional family violence service delivery and reformThe chance to work alongside passionate and skilled professionals who are committed to making a difference
Ready to Make an Impact?If you are looking for an opportunity to lead, influence and help shape the future of family violence service delivery in Melbourne's north, we would love to hear from you.Join DPV Health and be part of a team committed to safer communities, stronger partnerships and better outcomes for individuals, families and children.
Our Talent ExperienceWe kindly request you include a covering letter, addressed to Annie.Carnell@dpvhealth.org.au, detailing your motivation for joining DPV Health and highlighting the qualities you bring to this position.For further information, please contact Annie Carnell on email above. We will be actively reviewing applications as they are received, so please don’t delay.To view the Position Description, please click HERE
Closing date for applications will be 4pm Monday 17 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received, so please don't delay!
Make your next move, a great one! Click Apply now below!While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media to explore how you can #bringyourgreateveryday.DPV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring we have an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace for our staff and clients. To us diversity means people of any age, family situation, cultural and linguistic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical sex characteristics, ability or disability, health, life experience, socio-economic situation, faith, spirituality and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We encourage all individuals to apply.To learn about the assistance, we can offer during the recruitment process, your potential work environment, access features of a location, or if you require alternative formats to our process please contact peopleandculture@dpvhealth.org.auWe will not be accepting applications from agencies for this position.