Lead with purpose. Support families. Shape community wellbeing.

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Family Support Services Team Leader to provide hands-on leadership to a dedicated team working across the North West Coast. If you’re an ethical, and articulate professional who thrives in a mix of strategic leadership and direct client support — this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.

About the Role

As a senior leader at YFCC, you’ll be supporting and guiding a multidisciplinary team of six part-time staff across our Integrated Family Support Services, Helping Young Parents Program, and The Canopy initiative. You’ll also maintain a small client caseload — ideal for someone who wants to stay connected to the real impact of the work while mentoring others. This role is 0.8 FTE (4 days/week), with flexibility around working days and hours.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

An experienced leader with a background in team development, supervision, and service coordination

Professionally qualified with a degree in social welfare, community services or a related field

Skilled in working with families experiencing complex or at-risk circumstances

A strong communicator who is values-driven, compassionate, and organised

What We Offer

SCHADS Award Level 6 salary, $53.84 per hour, plus salary packaging to boost your take-home pay

Fully maintained vehicle (for work and reasonable personal use)

Mobile phone for work purposes

Clinical supervision, EAP access, and strong commitment to ongoing training

An inclusive, supportive and child-safe organisational culture that values your wellbeing

How to Apply

Please apply via SEEK with a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, respond to the following two statements (300–500 words each):

What skills and experience do you bring to leading and supporting teams.

Please describe your experience working with “at risk” families and the outcomes you’ve achieved.

Applications close: 9:00am Monday 19 May 2025
Early applications are encouraged – interviews may be scheduled before the closing date.

For more information or to request the Statement of Duties, contact:
Ros Atkinson, CEO — E: [email protected] P: (03) 6423 6635