About us

The core mission of Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT) is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty for children, young people and families. We have a particular focus on serving vulnerable communities in the ACT and regional, rural NSW.

About the role

Anglicare is delivering the new Permanency Support Program (PSP) -as part of the significant Out of Home Care reforms in NSW. We are seeking a Coordinator for the Foster Care and Kinship Care program in Wagga Wagga. This is an exciting chance to coordinate and lead a team to provide trauma informed, therapeutic case management and permanency services for children, young people and their families who have experienced significant adversity.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• Minimum tertiary qualification or equivalent
• Extensive Case Management Experience.
• Experienced team coordination skills.
• Experience in working in statutory services with children young people and their families.
• Experience in working with Aboriginal children, young people, their families and communities.
• Well-developed organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare reports.

Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology or a related discipline are mandatory. A valid NSW driver's license is required.

Generous salary packaging benefits are available under Anglicare's PBI status. Anglicare also offers other benefits including additional personal leave and paid parental leave.

Applicants will be required to undertake the psychometric profiling instrument and must obtain a Working With Children clearance through the Office of the Children's Guardian (NSW) and undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to an offer of employment.

For all enquiries, please contact Melinda Carlyle on 0491135886 (during business hours).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

If you would like to join the Anglicare team, please send your written application addressing the key requirements via the Apply Now link.

Job Ref: 6043433