Team Leader - Domestic and Family ViolenceLocation: Alice Springs, NT (with occasional travel across Central Australia)Salary: $100,070 - $108,081 + Super + Generous Leave + Salary Packaging + Retention BonusLead a trauma-informed, culturally grounded domestic violence teamEmpower frontline staff and collaborate cross-culturallyWork with a respected Aboriginal-led organisation in Central AustraliaAbout the Role & ClientJoin a well-established, Aboriginal-led not-for-profit that delivers holistic health, social, and cultural services across the Central Desert region. This organisation is guided by the authority of Anangu women and a cross-cultural practice framework, placing cultural safety and trauma-informed approaches at the core of everything they do.As the Team Leader within the Domestic and Family Violence Service (DFVS), you'll manage a small team of caseworkers and intake officers servicing communities in SA, NT, and WA. You'll provide clinical supervision, lead case reviews, coordinate intake responses, and ensure collaborative, effective service delivery across jurisdictions. This role also involves representing the service in multi-agency forums and contributing to strategic development through the DFVS leadership group.About the ServiceThe DFVS supports women across the Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara, and Yankunytjatjara lands experiencing domestic and family violence. The service provides immediate crisis response, long-term case management, legal advocacy, and community-based healing and prevention programs. Staff work alongside Anangu women with lived experience, ensuring culturally safe, community-led solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesCounselling & Case ManagementSupervise DFV caseworkers and Intake & Assessment OfficersProvide clinical oversight, complex case consultations, and critical reflection sessionsSupport culturally safe and integrated practice across remote communitiesTeam Leadership & SupervisionManage day-to-day operations including rostering and staff meetingsModel strengths-based, reflective leadership within a trauma-informed frameworkFacilitate cross-cultural team development and effective internal collaborationRisk & Safety PlanningOversee response to urgent risk referrals and community-based caseworkEnsure advocacy and intervention strategies align with best practice and cultural safetyPolicy & Practice DevelopmentContribute to planning, policy review, and data reportingSupport service evaluation, funding reports, and operational planningCommunity CollaborationBuild strong relationships with stakeholders in SA and NTRepresent the organisation at Family Safety Framework and interagency meetingsMentor staff in respectful and strategic advocacySkills & RequirementsTertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Development or relatedExperience working cross-culturally with Aboriginal communitiesDemonstrated skills in trauma-informed case management and team supervisionExcellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skillsStrong understanding of the criminal justice system and DFV legislationDesirable: clinical supervision experience, work in Central Australia, or language skillsBenefits:Competitive, above award based salariesGenerous salary packaging (a great way to make your pay go further)Five weeks of annual leave (with 17.5% loading)Three weeks of personal leave (to care for you and your family)Relocation assistance (where applicable)Retention bonusTravel allowanceFree accommodation for remote workers (staff may be required to co-share based on availability)Use of company vehicles when travelling to communitiesAccess to a free Employee Assistance Program for professional and non-professional related matterProfessional development opportunities - Supportive onboarding and orientation processes, supervision and support, annual goal setting and training conversationsHow to ApplyTo learn more, contact Emma on 02 9044 9135 or email your CV to emma.leck@evolvetalent.com.auKnow someone perfect for this role? Refer them and earn a reward!Desired Skills and ExperienceMental health clinician, mental health social worker, psychologist, mental health nurse, team leader, clinical lead, clinical manager, supervisor
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