Position description Apply now Join Meli in a leadership role where you will play a critical part in shaping and delivering impactful family support services across the South West region. As Team Leader – Restoring Families, you will lead the delivery of the restoring stream, supporting families experiencing complex, significant and enduring challenges, with a strong focus on recovery, safety and healing. This role sits within an integrated service model aligned to the Victorian Family Services Strategic Framework, where you will work closely with leaders across Connecting and Strengthening streams to ensure cohesive, responsive and client-centred support. You will provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and oversight to a team of dedicated practitioners, empowering them to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed interventions that strengthen family functioning, reduce risk, and disrupt cycles of disadvantage and intergenerational harm. With a strong emphasis on early intervention, collaboration and continuous improvement, you will champion best practice, support professional growth within your team, and ensure services are delivered in a way that is culturally safe, inclusive and outcomes-focused. This is an opportunity to lead with purpose; contributing to system-wide alignment, enhancing service integration, and ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time. About the Role As a Team Leader – Restoring Families , you will: Lead, supervise and support a team of practitioners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based family support services focused on recovery, safety and healing Oversee program delivery, ensuring effective risk assessment, case management, goal setting and positive outcomes for families with complex needs Drive collaboration and integration across Connecting, Strengthening and Restoring service streams to ensure seamless, client-centred support pathways Manage operational and people leadership responsibilities including supervision, performance development, program planning, and contributing to budget and reporting requirements Position Details Part time, Ongoing position 0.7 FTE working 26.6 hours per week $119,350 p/a (pro-rata) Super Salary Packaging What We’re Looking For We value individuals who bring dedication, empathy, and expertise to their roles. To succeed in this position, you will have: A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or equivalent, or equivalent work experience. Knowledge of relevant legislation with a demonstrated compliance in work practices. Demonstrated experience providing positive leadership and supervision with a focus on support and accountability of a team within a complex service delivery environment. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation and externally. Highly developed communication skills with an ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively in both written documents and verbal interactions. Demonstrated ability to develop processes and systems to improve the quality of service ensuring sustainability of service activity. Why Work with Us? At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform to thrive, grow, and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes: Supportive Culture: Join a values-driven organization that fosters collaboration and innovation. Career Growth: Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities and clear pathways for progression. Financial Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, enhancing your financial well-being. Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible ways of working. Employee Wellbeing: Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups, access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme. Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and actively supports individuals from all walks of life. How to Apply We’re excited to hear from you! Please submit your application, including a résumé and addressing the key selection criteria in the application form. Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 6th July 2026. For more information about the position please contact Anneke Glaubitz, Manager Family Support Restoring Families on 0455 524 . Join Our Commitment Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or harm of children. Our recruitment practices reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. All employment with Meli is subject to reference checks, a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check, VIT Check (where applicable) and a current Working with Children Check prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA community members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the workforce. Our usual process includes a written application, a phone call and a panel interview. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at meli.org.au to discuss how we can best support you. Take the Next Step If you’re ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact, click Apply Now and start your journey with Meli. Position description Apply now
