• Max term Full time | 30th June 2024
• Location: Kempsey, NSW
• Salary: $79K + Super + Salary Packaging
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia 

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose. 

Your Opportunity

Family Preservation (formerly Brighter Futures) delivers voluntary targeted intervention services to families with at least one child under the age of seventeen living at home who are facing problems that impact on their ability to care for their children. Family Preservation helps to build strong/well-functioning families where children can live safe from abuse and neglect & have improved well being outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide intensive case management to families with children between ages 0-17 years
• Provide support to parents implement strategies and develop the necessary skills and resources by conducting regular reviews
• Work in partnership with DCJ to engage families who are at risk of significant harm
• Create individualised case files and submit relevant reports and required data
• Attend and participate regular support meetings and follow family preservation procedures
• Develop collaborative relationships with children, families, other agency staff

Requirements for Success

• Tertiary Qualification and/or relevant experience in the human services industry.
• Experience in case management and the delivery of living skills and / or parenting programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues facing vulnerable families and their children.
• Computer literate in a Windows environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.  

Our culture 

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve. 

We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. 

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

If you have a disability and need support, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Preservation Case Manager - Kempsey enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Your benefits 

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference 
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)  
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers  
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support. 

How to apply  

View the Position Description  Family Preservation Program Case Manager- Level 4 (2).pdf   and click “Apply now”. We will respond to your application.  

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you