• Team Leader - Women's and Children's Refuge
• Location: Palmerston, NT
• Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing
• Salary: SCHADS Level 7 ($110,000 - $115,000 + super)

An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced and dedicated professional to lead a newly established family violence refuge for women and children in Palmerston. This service, part of Darwin's first integrated, end-to-end family violence program, collaborates closely with an established women's refuge in Darwin and a newly formed outreach team.

About the Role

As the Team Leader, you will oversee a team of seven skilled practitioners, including case managers, children and youth specialists, intake practitioners, and support workers. You will provide leadership and guidance to ensure the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed crisis support and recovery services to women and children affected by family violence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team to achieve program goals.
• Ensure the effective delivery of crisis response, safety planning, and case management services.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and service providers to enhance program outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with organisational policies and relevant legislation.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor's degree (mandatory).
• Extensive leadership experience in family violence crisis settings.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and crisis response.
• Ability to foster a supportive and high-performing team environment.
• This is a female-only position, as per the requirements of the role.

What's on Offer

• SCHADS Level 7 salary ($110,000 - $115,000 + super).
• Relocation assistance of up to $5,000, including flights, accommodation, and moving expenses.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a groundbreaking family violence service.

If you are passionate about leading innovative services and supporting women and children impacted by family violence, we'd love to hear from you!

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 "Apply Now" button.

Alternatively, email your resume to [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - Family Violence enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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/male applicants apply