Child Wellbeing Practitioner

12 hours ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Cafs (Child & Family Services Ballarat) Full time $100,000 - $105,000 per year
  • Part Time 0.8EFT Ongoing
  • Ballarat Location
  • Salary Range: $100,941.59 to $105,504.27 plus 12% superannuation + salary packaging (pro rata)
  • Award-winning inclusive employer

Our Opportunity

Are you committed to supporting the wellbeing of children? Cafs, a values-led organisation, is seeking a Child Wellbeing Practitioner to join our Orange Door team. In this pivotal role, you?ll be the first point of contact for individuals seeking guidance, support, or information regarding concerns about a child or their family. You?ll offer tailored advice on available services and effective approaches to meet the unique needs of children and families.

About You

We are looking for a motivated, values-driven individual with proven experience in the Family Violence Sector and holds a qualification of Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent. The ideal candidate will thrive when working autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team.

Skills & Attributes

  • Bachelor of Social Work or Equivalent
  • Relevant experience working with families and children in the family violence sector.
  • Working Collaboratively ? Intermediate- Be a positive influence and role model facilitating teamwork through sharing information and recognising the efforts of others.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving- Intermediate- Identify the facts and data needed to understand a problem or explore an opportunity, seeking input from others to achieve best outcomes.

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 providing care for clients within communities across the central highland region. Our practice is underpinned by our preferred model of care 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 contact Peir Allen Team Leader Child Wellbeing and Jake Hart Manager People and Engagement Partnerships on To find out more please find the position description on our website:

To Apply

To apply for this role please go to our careers webpage: and select apply now applications will be received until Friday the 31st of October 2025 at 5pm. 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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