Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

We are looking for compassionate people that can be positive role models, give emotional support and are capable of building trust and rapport with staff and young people within our Children, Youth & Family Services Program.

This is a Permanent Full-time opportunity based in Preston, VIC.

Our offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Study Leave for ongoing employees
• Career Development
• Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

Position Purpose:

MacKillop’s Out of Home Care (OOHC) Division provides residential care, home based care, lead tenant and case management support for young people with high and complex needs, and a therapeutically oriented program for young people in protective placements.
This position is situated within Children Youth & Families which is part of the OOHC Division and reports to the Home Based Care Houses Team Leader.

Primary Objectives:

This role is responsible for case management within a therapeutic and trauma informed model of care. It is responsible for supervision of caregivers, caregiver assessment, contribution to overall service development and commitment to best practice in Occupational Health and Safety.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and their families
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications.
• Sound professional knowledge and theory base.
• Experience in child welfare practice and Case Management would be highly desirable.
• Experience working with young people with complex needs would be highly desirable.
• Professional Case Management skills including knowledge of LAC and CRISSP/CRIS
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with others and exercise influence in a diversity of contexts.
• Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff, and other stakeholders, as well as initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone.
• Support of the mission and ethos of MacKillop Family Services.

For a full listing please view Position Description.

You must have a:

• Proof of vaccination against Covid-19
• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check

The Australian Government recently introduced the NDIS Worker Screening Check, an additional, national legislated compliance requirement to determine if a person is cleared to work with people with disability. MacKillop requires all client facing staff obtain the NDIS Worker Screening Check. An employment application will require the submission of evidence that this check has been attained or an application has been submitted. For more information and how to apply please view:

Victoria: Department of Justice and Community Safety

How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the Ethical Jobs website.

Please make sure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the PD as part of your application.

A position description is attached.

For more information, please contact:

Cassandra Galatsis at [email protected], using the subject line: Case Manager - Home Based Care Houses enquiry via EthicalJobs.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.