Team Leader

4 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Cafs (Child & Family Services Ballarat) Full time $119,248 - $124,224 per year
  • Full Time, Ongoing
  • Ballarat Location
  • Salary Range: $119,248.80 ? $124,224.60 pro rata + 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 ? Strengthening Connections. This role sits within our Family Safety & Child Wellbeing Team. As Team Leader, you will provide leadership and operational oversight for the Strengthening Connections (Adolescent Family Violence in the Home) and Primary Connections (Early Intervention) programs. You will guide practitioners in delivering trauma-informed, restorative interventions that improve safety and wellbeing for children, young people, and families.

About You

We are looking for a motivated, values-driven leader with substantial experience working with vulnerable families and young people. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing strategic planning with hands-on support for practitioners. Your ability to lead, mentor, and foster collaboration will be key to success.

Skills & Attributes
  • Mandatory qualifications: Tertiary qualification (Diploma or above) in Social Work, Welfare Studies, Family Therapy, Family Violence, Psychology or related discipline
  • Substantial post-graduate experience working with vulnerable families, young people, and children
  • Experience supervising staff and applying the MARAM Framework
  • Leadership experience and knowledge of family violence interventions
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Our Organisation

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is an independent community service organisation with over 160 years of history. We deliver more than 50 programs across the Central Highlands region, supporting children, families, and individuals. Our practice is underpinned by Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and guided by our values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Kindness, and Innovation.

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, contact Ella Mackay, Manager Family Safety & Child Wellbeing or Alma Evans, People & Engagement Business Partner on To apply, visit and select apply now.

Applications close on the 30th of November 2025. Please note applications may be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur 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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