Team Leader Family Relationships

7 hours ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Cafs (Child & Family Services Ballarat) Full time $119,249 - $124,225 per year
  • Full Time ? Ongoing
  • Ballarat Location
  • Salary Range: $119,249 ? $124,225 plus 12% superannuation + salary packaging
  • Award-winning inclusive employer
Our Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting families and leading impactful programs? Join Cafs, a values-driven organisation, as our Team Leader ? Family Relationships. This role sits within our Family Support Team. As the Team Leader, you will lead and supervise a team of counsellors and practitioners delivering the Ballarat Children?s Contact Service, Post-Separation Co-operative Parenting Program, and Family Relationships Counselling Program. You?ll ensure services are trauma-informed, client-focused, and aligned with funder requirements.

About You

We are looking for a motivated, values-driven individual with substantial experience working with vulnerable families and/or children, and experience supervising staff. You?ll thrive working both autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team.

Skills & Attributes
  • Tertiary qualifications (Diploma and above) in Social Work, Welfare Studies, Family Therapy, Family Violence, Psychology or related discipline
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and positive outcomes
  • Demonstrated experience in leading teams and delivering family support services
  • Proven leadership in managing teams, including performance development, coaching, and creating a learning-focused environment that supports continuous improvement
Our Organisation

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is an independent community service organisation based in Ballarat for over 160 years. We provide over 50 programs across a range of service areas supporting communities across the Central Highlands region. Our practice is underpinned by Trust Based Relationship Intervention (TBRI), with our organisational values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration, Kindness and Integrity at the forefront of everything we do.

What We Offer
  • Inclusive, supportive, and innovative teams
  • Above award entitlements, including 3 days paid Christmas leave
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Salary packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment
Interested?

We would love to hear from you To find out more about this opportunity, Rebecca Pilven (Manager Family Support) and Alma Evans (People and Engagement Business Partner) on

To view the position description, visit:

Want to apply?

To apply for this role, please go to our careers webpage: and select ?apply now?.

Applications close Monday 27th October 2025. Please note that applications may be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and employment will be subject to satisfactory Police and Working With Children Checks.

Our Commitment

Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from all people, especially Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Supporting your application: Our recruitment process includes 1?2 panel discussions. Some questions may be provided in advance. For adjustments or support, contact

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