• Help change the immediate future of at risk children and young people
• Join a supportive and friendly team environment
• Bring your enthusiasm and creativity to a well respected group of professionals 

Your Role

An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, creative and committed individual to join our Adoption & Permanent Care team. We require a skilled practitioner to provide assessment, support and case management functions to children, families and caregivers within the Adoption and Permanent Care program at Yarraville. This is a 5 day per week, ongoing position.

The key responsibilities of this position include the provision of information and the assessment of individuals/couples who are interested in becoming permanent carers; supporting children and carers in adoption and permanent placements through the provision of case management; and working with birth families. This role also involves a component of post legal support to caregivers and children whose court orders have been legalised.

What you can bring to the role

• Experience in child, youth and family welfare, with particular experience in Out of Home Care is highly desired.
• Understanding of the legislative, policy and practice environment of Permanent Care / Out of Home Care and/or a passion for learning.
• Skills and experience in supervision of carers is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in case management.
• Well developed organisational skills.
• An understanding of, and capacity to act accordingly to the principles and intent of the Children, Youth & Families Act 2005.

What you need to know

• A salary at SCHCADS level 5 which equates to around $97,377 plus super.
• Flexible through the increments up to 5.3 (dependent upon experience).
• Based at our office in Yarraville.
• Ongoing role, 5 days per week. 
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• Early careers pathways for new graduates, always call for more information
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition

What our people say - “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready to take the next step

Click "Apply Now" which will take you to our careers page, submit your resume with a cover letter through the portal. Describe your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families and your motivation to apply.

We use generic position descriptions to support growth and professional development opportunities, general duties associated with the role can be viewed here: Case Manager - Out Of Home Care PD OOHC E AW5 122022 V1.1 (14)

For further enquiries contact Akiko Nishizawa on 03 93967400 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Adoption and Permanent Care enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. 

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.