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Salary Range: $88,244 ? $94,957 pro rata plus 12% superannuation + salary packaging Are you passionate about promoting safety and wellbeing for families impacted by violence? Join Cafs, a values-driven organisation, as our Family Safety Practitioner. This role sits within our Family Safety Team. As the Family Safety Practitioner, you will work closely with Intake & Assessment Practitioners and Men?s Behaviour Change Practitioners to strengthen the safety of affected family members through joint risk assessment, coordinated risk management, and referrals to specialist support services. About You We are looking for a motivated, values-driven individual with awareness of the drivers of family violence and the developmental needs of children. You?ll thrive working both autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team. Skills & Attributes Bachelor qualification in Social Work or related discipline Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders Experience conducting risk assessments and safety planning using the MARAM Framework Strong communication and time management skills Ability to work collaboratively and maintain professional boundaries Commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed practice and continuous improvement Our Organisation Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is an independent community service organisation based in Ballarat for over 160 years. We provide over 50 programs across a range of service areas supporting communities across the Central Highlands region. Our practice is underpinned by Trust Based Relationship Intervention (TBRI), with our organisational values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration, Kindness and Integrity at the forefront of everything we do. What We Offer Inclusive, supportive, and innovative teams Above award entitlements, including 3 days paid Christmas leave Professional development and growth opportunities Salary packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment We would love to hear from you! To find out more about this opportunity, contact Claire Keberling(Team Leader Family Safety) and Alma Evans(People and Engagement Business Partner) on 03 5337 3***. To view the position description, visit: To apply for this role, please go to our careers webpage: and select ?apply now?. Applications closeSunday21st December 2025. Please note that applications may be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and employment will be subject to satisfactory Police and Working With Children Checks. Our Commitment Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from all people, especially Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Supporting your application:Our recruitment process includes 1?2 panel discussions. Some questions may be provided in advance. For adjustments or support, contact ******@cafs.org.au #J-18808-Ljbffr