Children's Contact Service: Team Leader

Part time: 43 hours per fortnight, which includes 3 weekdays, and an alternate Saturday. Weekly Friday are necessary. Other days can be negotiated. Midland Following parental separation, itis important for children’s well-being and development that they remain connected with significant people in their lives, and that they be shielded from conflict and abuse. The Children's Contact Service provides safe and supportive ways for children to transition between separated parents (supervised changeovers), and establish or maintain relationships with the parent/carer they do not live with and with other family members (supervised contact visits). Over the last 70 years Relationships Australia WA has been providing relationship support services for individuals, couples, families and communities. We are a team of professional and highly motivated staff who are committed to enhancing the lives of communities, families, and individuals, and supporting positive and respectful relationships. About the role We are offering a permanent position for the role of Team Leader in the team at our Midland branch. Working alongside their co-Team Leader, in consultation with the Practice Leads, reporting to the Program Manager, the Team Leader is primarily responsible for case coordination of clients and providing leadership to the Family Contact Workers. This role oversees the clinical and administrative work of the child contact service, managing risk and liaising with relevant authorities such as the Family Court of WA, to support clients to navigate their contact arrangements. The current vacancy is 43 hours per fortnight. Skills, experience, and qualifications Tertiary qualification in behavioural and social sciences fields, such as Social Work, Counselling or Psychology Significant experience in working with children and families Knowledge and skills in working with people in crisis, and who present with challenging behaviours Possession of a current National Police Certificate Possession of a current Working With Children check Flexibility to occasionally work on weekends Knowledge and understanding of Family Law and/or issues around separated families including children’s contact issues Knowledge and understanding of family abuse and domestic violence dynamics Knowledge and understanding of child development and child welfare and protection issues Why Join Us? We are a values-driven organisation that champions for Authenticity, Inclusion, Compassion and Excellence. Competitive salary $101,704.91 per annum pro rata plus superannuation Non-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550, increasing your take home pay Additional annual leave at year-end up to three days Staff Reward program to provide savings on your everyday expenses We value diversity across cultures, genders, sexuality and neurotypes. All interested, skilled and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. A copy of the position description is available upon request. Please contact the ***************@relationshipswa.org.au for more information. Application instructions: Applications must include a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees and to be submitted via SEEK. Applications close at 4pm, 17 December 2025. We reserve the right to appoint someone to the position before the close of this advertisement. Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child-Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), police record and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr