Team Leader – Family and Domestic Violence Services

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Team Leader – Family and Domestic Violence Services

• Middle Swan
• $101,099 – $105,678 + super + salary packaging
• Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services Community Services & Development
• Full-time position until June 2026 with possible extension
• Working hours Tuesday to Saturday (8:30–4:30)
• Diverse applicants from all backgrounds and lifestyles welcomed with open arms

Lead a passionate FDV team at our Middle Swan house, supporting young women and children with safety, dignity and empowerment.

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The need-to-know…
Rise has a Team Leader opportunity based at Rise's residential home, providing accommodation for young women & their children who are leaving family and/or domestic violence. This is a hands-on, heart-led role for someone who loves mentoring others, improving service quality, and creating a safe, empowering environment.

This role is full-time, fixed term until June 2026 with possibility of extension. Working hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 8.30 to 4.30pm located in Middle Swan.

What You'll Be Doing (In a Nutshell)
Client Coordination

• Support the team and young women through intake, assessments, planning and advocacy.
• Help assess referrals and ensure safety plans and risk assessments are spot on.
• Keep improving how we assess, record and deliver support.
• Jump in for Support Worker shifts when needed.
• Encourage reflective practice and a high-quality service mindset.

Program Administration

• Keep the program running smoothly and compliantly.
• Recommend resources and support with file management.
• Make sure case notes are timely, clear and consistent.

Team Leadership

• Mentor, motivate and support a team of Support Workers.
• Handle supervision, recruitment and performance (with guidance).
• Build a positive, respectful and solution-focused team culture.
• Communicate clearly between the team and Senior Coordinator.
• Support organisational change and encourage innovative thinking.

The need-to-have…
Criteria

• Strong background in Youth Work and/or FDV services.
• Understanding of the issues impacting on young people experiencing FDV, homelessness and/or at risk
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Great communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, tech-savvy, good with admin and able to juggle priorities.

Formalities
Unless stated otherwise, costs for new checks will be covered and/or reimbursed by Rise.

• Working with Children Clearance
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Current Driver's licence
• First aid certificate (HLTAID009 and HLTAID011) or willingness to obtain at own expense.

Why you should be part of Rise
For more than 40 years, Rise has been supporting over 5,000 people across our community, including young people at risk, those experiencing mental health challenges, people with disability, and older people.

When you join Rise, you'll be welcomed into a culture that celebrates achievements and provides plentiful support. You can enjoy generous salary packaging optionsof up to $15,900 per year (plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment), HBF corporate health discounts, journey cover insurance, and access to our employee assistance program.

We're proud of our genuine diversity, we want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, including those living with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

A Cover Letter Is Requested Within Your Application For This Position. Applications Without a Cover Letter Will Not Be Considered. Within Your Letter, Please Address The Following Criteria

• Give an example of your experience coordinating client services, including assessment, safety planning, and ensuring safe, high-quality support.
• Describe your leadership and mentoring approach, including how you build capability, reflective practice, and confidence within a team.

Have more questions? Contact Sarah Butler (Senior Coordinator) on who will be happy to assist you during business hours. Alternatively, you can email

APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER 2025
Shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. We suggest you don't delay applying to avoid disappointment.
We wish you GOOD LUCK

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