• Part Time-Fixed Term 12months
• Ballarat Location
• Salary Range: $88,243.81 - $94,956.55 plus 12% superannuation (pro rata) + salary packaging
• Award-winning inclusive employer

Our Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting families and using a range of therapeutic intervention strategies? Join Cafs, a values-driven organisation as our Family Case Manager. This role sits within our Family Case Management Team. As the Family Case Manager, you will perform a comprehensive range of services including conducting risk and needs assessments, implementation of family action plans, support multidisciplinary interventions, and collaborate with child protection.

About You

We are looking for a motivated, values-driven individual with proven experience working with vulnerable families and or children within the community services, family therapy or psychology related disciplines. The ideal candidate will thrive when working autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team.

Skills & Attributes

• Tertiary Qualifications (Diploma and above) in Social Work, Welfare Studies, Family Therapy, Psychology or related discipline
• Qualifications and/or training that focuses on family work, attachment, trauma, child development
• Foundational experience in case management within the child and family sector
• Work within the Best Interests Case Practice Framework to provide effective in-home family support and case management service for families and family members.
• Provide effective and efficient consultation, assessment, planning, case work and case management, case review, and evaluation within the Family Services program. Partnering and co-creation: Build effective partnerships with the client/customer/community throughout problem-solving process to gain critical insights and develop effective solutions

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 Anna Denham Team Leader Family Case Management and Melissa Forbes People and 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]