FDV Team Lead

Lead meaningful change

Step into a leadership role supporting women and children escaping family and domestic violence in a residential crisis setting. You’ll lead a dedicated team to deliver safe, trauma-informed, client-centred support.

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

As Team Lead, you will provide day-to-day leadership across a residential crisis service supporting women and children escaping family and domestic violence. You will guide staff practice, support safe and effective responses, and help maintain a strong focus on client outcomes.

• Lead, supervise and support a team of Support Workers and Coordinators
• Drive high-quality, trauma-informed, FDV-informed and client-centred service delivery
• Oversee risk assessment, safety planning and client outcomes
• Coach and develop staff to build confidence, capability and consistency
• Respond to complex client needs, including AOD and mental health presentations
• Contribute to continuous improvement, reporting and stakeholder engagement

This role is being offered on a 12-month max term contract working full time hours, Monday to Friday.

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting women and children escaping FDV in a crisis or residential setting
• Strong leadership skills, including staff supervision, coaching and support
• Sound understanding of trauma-informed, FDV-informed and client-centred practice
• Confidence with risk assessment, safety planning and complex presentations
• Understanding of AOD and mental health impacts within FDV service delivery
• Ability to stay calm, responsive and organised in a high-pressure environment

What do we offer?

• Salary aligned with Level 5 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), commencing from $101,099 + super
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading (for award-based staff)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• up to $15,900 core packaging
• an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more!

Required compliance

• Current driver’s licence
• National Police Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate (if required)

How to apply

We’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply and submit:

• Your current CV
• A cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role

Applications close: 30 June 2026

Applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

For a confidential discussion, please contact: Alison Angeleski - alison.angeleski@ruah.org.au

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.