75 hours per fortnight, maximum term contract to 30 June ****
days and hours of work include Tuesday to Friday, 10:30am to 6:30pm and Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria.
About the Position
The Children's Contact Service is funded by the Federal Attorney-General's department and enables children to have safe contact with a parent who they do not live with including supervised time where there are perceived or actual risks to children or a safe and neutral transfer between parents where there is high conflict in the separated parents' relationship.
The service is child focused and ensures safety of children is at the core of all activities.
The service also assists families to transition to self-management of parenting arrangements in line with court orders.
The position has responsibility for program implementation, leadership, clinical supervision, support and line management of the Children's Contact centre practitioners located in Bendigo.
Leadership of the team and practice is to ensure safe and quality outcomes for children and families.
Specifically, the position is responsible for:
Lead the Children's Contact centre in best practice models and aligned service delivery
Undertake comprehensive and ongoing intakes and assessments, including screening for safety concerns, particularly family violence, and determining suitability for Children's Contact Service




Participate in the supervision of children's visits with their parents and changeovers between parents including intervening when necessary to ensure the physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of children is maintained
To be considered for this position, you will require:
Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or Community Development or similar related discipline, post graduate qualifications desirable
Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising a team in human services programs
Experience in working with separated families and understanding of the best interests of children
Sound experience in planning, implementing and evaluating services
Robust understanding of a variety of theoretical frameworks and intervention strategies, including working with children, young people and families and screening and assessment of risk issues including family violence
About CatholicCare Victoria
CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria.
The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person.
Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need,



especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.
We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, employment and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria.
We draw on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours.
We value and respect human dignity, and embrace diversity in an inclusive work environment.
At CatholicCare Victoria we live our values of Respectfulness, Integrity, Inclusivity, Collaboration and Compassion.
Working for CatholicCare Victoria
At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:
A family friendly working environment.
Training and development opportunities.
Salary packaging for eligible staff.
We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.
We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, undergo a National Police Check with a satisfactory outcome (and International Police Check if applicable), hold a current Working with Children's check (employee status) and for some positions a valid drivers licence.
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📌 Team Leader, Children'S Contact Service (Bendigo)
🏢 CatholicCare Victoria
📍 Bendigo