• Join our friendly and supportive team working with children, families and caregivers
• Bring your enthusiasm and creativity to a well respected group of professionals
• This is a part time, 4 day per week limited tenure role (with review), based at Yarraville 

Your Role

Intake is the central point to receive and manage referrals for the Western Region Home Based Care program.

The position will support our full time Intake worker and be responsible for managing our caregiver pool, matching/making placements, maintaining records and statistics and various reporting and compliance needs. The position will also support the co-ordination and management of emergency and respite placements for the region and carry some case management responsibilities as required. We anticipate an even split between intake support and case work functions, pending program need.

What you can bring to the role

• Experience in child, youth and family welfare, with particular experience in Out of Home Care is highly desired.
• Understanding of the legislative, policy and practice environment of Out of Home Care and/or a passion for learning.
• Skills and experience in the support and 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.
• Capacity to work flexible hours on occasion.

What you need to know

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, welfare or related disciplines or matching skills to perform the role.
• A salary at SCHCADS level 5 which equates to around $100,776 plus super.
• Flexible through the increments up to 5.3 (dependent upon experience).
• Based at our office in Yarraville.
• Limited Tenure role with review to April 30th 2027, 4 days per week. 
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, 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

To apply for this position all you need to do is click "Apply Now", this will take you to the application portal. Create a profile using your email and then attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply.

We use generic position descriptions to support growth and professional development opportunities, general duties associated with the role can be viewed here: Case Manager - Out Of Home Care PD OOHC E AW5 062025 V1.3 (13)

For further enquiries contact Kate Davis on 03 93967400 or email: [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Foster Care 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