• Part-Time Ongoing
• Ballarat Location
• Salary Range: $88,243.81 - $94,956.55 plus 12% superannuation + salary packaging
• Award-winning inclusive employer

Our Opportunity

Do you have a passion for promoting family safety and wellbeing? Join Cafs, a values-led organisation committed to making a meaningful impact in our community, as a Family Safety Practitioner. In this vital role within our Family Safety Team, you'll be at the forefront of supporting individuals and families affected by violence. Your responsibilities will include conducting regular intake assessments, communicating with partners and family members, providing referrals to specialist victim-survivor services, and performing risk assessments and implementing risk management strategies.

About You

We are looking for a motivated, values-driven individual with experience working in the Community Services/Family Violence Sectors, with Bachelor qualifications in Social Work or related discipline. The ideal candidate will thrive when working autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team.

Skills & Attributes

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent
• Resilience and Flexibility- Intermediate - Be flexible and adaptable and respond quickly when situations change. Listen when ideas are challenged and respond appropriately.
• Client- Focused ? Foundational- Be responsive to client needs, understanding their vulnerabilities and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Inclusivity-Foundational - Acknowledge and respect diverse cultures, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, values and beliefs.

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 Claire Keberling Acting Team Leader Family Safety and Melissa Forbes People & Engagement Business Partner on 03 5337 3333.

To find out more please find the position description on our website: https://cafs.org.au/child-and-family-services-ballarat-careers/

To Apply

To apply for this role please go to our careers webpage: https://cafs.org.au/positions-available/ and select apply now.

Applications will be received until Wednesday the 27th of August 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 [email protected]