Support Starts with You: Make a Difference with Cafs
At Cafs, we truly care, our values are aligned and we provide a supportive team culture. This offers a great environment and creates opportunities to thrive and progress.
Why Work at Cafs
We Believe Great People Deserve Great Support
That’s why we invest in our team members. When you join Cafs, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a purpose-driven organisation that values people first. Today, our team leads with compassion and a strong commitment to community-led support.
We’ve built our approach to support you in your new career.
Learning Opportunities
Our Workforce Capability Frameworks support team members to access meaningful professional development, supervision and leadership programs to help you build skills, confidence and a rewarding career.
Flexibility
We understand life’s demands, offering hybrid work options and genuine support to help you balance work and personal well-being.
Impact
Every role at Cafs makes a meaningful difference. Your work directly supports children, young people, families and our community.
Career Progression
We champion growth from within, offering internal promotions and capability pathways to help you achieve your career goals.
Inclusion & Diversity
At Cafs, everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity, foster inclusion and build a warm, supportive and connected workplace community.
People seeking full-time, part-time or casual roles
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
LGBTIQA+ community members
People of all abilities
People from CALD communities
Who We Work With
You Are Welcome at Cafs
At Cafs, we welcome and support people to be their true and authentic selves at Cafs. Your lived experience, unique perspective and commitment to making a difference are what matter most. At Cafs, there’s a place for you. We actively encourage applications from:
We prioritise local leadership and place-based decisions that reflect the unique needs of the people we serve. Enjoy working in contemporary, beautiful office spaces and experience the positive, relaxed regional lifestyle with great schools and a welcoming atmosphere.
Opportunities at Cafs
Shape Your Future, Shape the Community with Us
Explore a wide range of opportunities to grow, develop, and make a real difference in the community. At Cafs, your future is bright.
Student Placement
Join our team at Cafs and make a difference.
We offer a variety of open positions where you can grow professionally, contribute to meaningful work and thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Make a real impact while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of regional Victoria.
Cafs offers meaningful careers across four beautiful regional Victorian locations: Ballarat, Ararat, Moorabool and Hepburn. Whether you're looking for a better work/life balance, a supportive community or space to grow, regional life has plenty to offer.
We have offices and roles in each of these areas, all supporting local communities with place-based programs and services.
Discover how Cafs has for over 160 years supported children, families and individuals with compassion, inclusion and trauma-informed care across the Central Highlands.
Discover how Cafs supports children, families and individuals across the Central Highlands of Victoria with local, trauma-informed services in family safety, housing, youth care and more.
