Refuge Team Leader – Family Violence Services

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

5 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre – Geelong VIC is seeking a Specialist Family Violence Team Leader for Refuge to coordinate a 24-hour refuge service. You will lead a team of case managers and support workers, ensure safe, trauma-informed care and strong multi-agency collaboration to support women and children experiencing violence.

This ongoing role offers flexible working patterns, professional development, and salary packaging, with a focus on maintaining quality services,

Qualifications

• Degree or above in social work, psychology, family therapy or similar discipline.
• Demonstrated aptitude toward leadership and supervision.
• Experience in leading a team in a trauma-informed setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 24-hour refuge service delivery.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to the team.
• Ensure high-quality, trauma-informed client care and safety.
• Foster positive team culture and cross-agency collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Team management

Trauma-informed care

Education

Degree in social work

Psychology degree

Job description

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre – Geelong VIC is seeking a Specialist Family Violence Team Leader for Refuge to coordinate a 24-hour refuge service. You will lead a team of case managers and support workers, ensure safe, trauma-informed care and strong multi-agency collaboration to support women and children experiencing violence.

This ongoing role offers flexible working patterns, professional development, and salary packaging, with a focus on maintaining quality services,