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Family Violence Team Leader

Job Title: Family Violence Team Leader
Contract Type: Contract
Location: Werribee, Victoria, Australia
Industry: Social Work
Salary: Negotiable
Start Date: ASAP
Reference: BBBH333083_1751941280
Contact Name: Natalie Griffiths
Contact Email: natalie.griffiths@twrecruitment.com.au
Job Published: Jul 08, 2025

Job Description

๐ŸŒŸ Family Violence Team Leader (Locum) | Wyndham
2-Month Locum with Potential to Extend or Go Permanent

We're seeking a strong and supportive Family Violence Team Leader for a 2-month full-time locum role based onsite in Wyndham. With recent leadership changes in the service, this role is vital in providing stability, oversight, and team support during a period of transition.

๐Ÿ”ธ About the Role:

  • Lead and support a dedicated team of 8 (approx. 3.8 FTE, including casuals)

  • Oversee daily operations across family violence support services

  • Contribute to and implement operational procedures

  • Carry a minimal caseload - just 1 complex client

  • Full-time onsite preferred (potential to consider 0.8 FTE)

  • Standard hours: 9am-5pm, with one late shift per week (11am-7pm or 12pm-8pm)

  • On-call approximately every 8 weeks (phone-only; no onsite attendance required)

๐Ÿ”ธ About You:

  • Confident and compassionate leader with MARAM training

  • Experience leading teams in a community or crisis setting

  • Refuge or residential experience highly regarded but not essential

  • Able to hit the ground running and bring calm, structured leadership

๐Ÿ”ธ The Offer:

  • 2-month locum contract, with potential to extend or become permanent

  • SCHADS Level 7 hourly rate

  • Supportive workplace culture

This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role, support a high-functioning team, and help maintain crucial services for women and children experiencing family violence.

Interested?
Get in touch today to discuss or apply. Interviews are happening now!

Why work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Australia is Melbourne's fastest-growing agency recruiting for the Social Services sector. We pride ourselves on the strong and long-standing relationships we have formed with our clients and candidates.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website

For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Family Services Team on 03 9081 0562.

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.

*The Employer considers gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and so we ask that only female applicants apply