• Utilise your recruitment & marketing skills to create a brighter future for children
• Foster care recruitment has never been more challenging, that's why we need you
• Create innovative, fresh and impactful campaigns alongside marketing 

What we do

Anglicare Victoria provides foster care for children and young people who are temporarily unable to live at home. Anglicare Victoria Home Based Care programs play 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.

Regional programs have local Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Teams which are part of the wider Home Based Care (HBC) Programs, who work to recruit and retain foster carers as well as provide the required training and support to ensure volunteers have the skills required to undertake their role as foster carers.

Your role

As the Carer Recruitment Project Lead, you will be responsible for driving a strategic initiative to attract and retain high-quality carers for our foster care program. This role requires a passionate and dedicated individual with exceptional project management skills, strong communication abilities, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by children and families in need.

Make your mark

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract potential foster carers from diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to identify and leverage innovative recruitment channels.
• Plan and execute targeted marketing campaigns to raise awareness and promote the foster care program.
• Analyse recruitment data and metrics to continuously improve and refine recruitment efforts.
• Foster strong relationships with the community, media, and relevant organisations to amplify reach and impact.

Make it work

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as social work, psychology, or marketing would be beneficial.
• Experience in this role matters though, so please apply even if you don't have the Bachelor.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families.

If you are a driven and empathetic professional with a desire to contribute to meaningful change, we encourage you to apply for this role. Together, we can build a stronger and more supportive community for foster children and their families.

Those with a background in Community Services, particularly Out Of Home Care, and experience and understanding of the successful volunteer recruitment strategies would be highly regarded.

Make a move

• You get a salary of $107,965, plus super
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• Fixed term contract covering parental leave to 13th March 2026
• Work from our office space in Collingwood when required but take advantage of our flexible working culture.
• Work from home days available.
• Pool cars available for travel to meet your regional colleagues and recruitment teams
• 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
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say - “I've genuinely never thought about going to another organisation. The opportunities, the innovation, the commitment to change and working with vulnerable families, young people and communities. It sounds really cliche, but you come into this work to make a difference and you can do that here. We work really hard to make differences in those spaces.”

Ready to take the next step

Check out the full position description here: Project Lead Carer Recruitment PD CS E ICD 012023 V1.1

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply. We would love to hear about your previous projects, especially those related to foster care or recruitment campaigns.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Kate Badham via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Project Lead - Foster Carer Recruitment 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.