• Your opportunity to join the leading provider in Victoria
• Permanent full time- based at our office in Broadmeadows
• A culture of collaboration built on the foundation of acceptance and respect

Your role:

Anglicare Victoria provides foster care for children and young people who are temporarily unable to live at home. 

Anglicare Victoria is the state's largest provider of foster care and plays a vital role in protecting children and young people by ensuring they have a safe and nurturing home while their family cannot care for them.

Our foster care program provides a stable home environment for children and young people aged between 0 - 18 years. In this role you will coordinate placements for children and young people that will support their development and meet their needs in a safe and secure environment. 

About you:

• Experience in child, youth and family welfare, with particular experience in Out of Home Care is highly desired.
• Sophisticated understanding of the legislative, policy and practice environment of Out of Home Care 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. 

Qualifications:

A relevant degree in Social Work, Psychology, and/or a related degree in behavioural sciences, with substantial experience in the relevant service stream. 

What you need to know:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 5 which equates to around $94,000 plus super
• Flexible through the increments up to to 5.3 (dependent upon experience)
• Based at our office in Broadmeadows
• Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
• Working hours are flexible, Monday to Friday, which is great for work life balance
• Anglicare Victoria are leaders in the industry
• Unrivalled career progression, professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience
• Recognition as innovators
• 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 below and submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.

A position description is attached.

For further enquiries contact Tracy Thai, Team Leader Home Based Care and Placement Services on 03 9301 5200.

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.