• Support young people who have dis-engaged from school and their families.
• Full-time/38hrs per week parental leave until 12th of April 2027 (with the possibility of extension)
• A senior level position with a salary starting at around $110,000 plus super.

The Program:

The Navigator Program is an intensive, targeted, education support service where Case Managers work in collaboration with schools, young people, families, and external stakeholders to find ways to achieve educational goals.

What our students say: “This program has made my future just that little bit brighter, and that’s what I so desperately needed”

Navigator provides assertive outreach and case management, supporting young people in government and non-government schools with extreme educational disengagement to re-engage. Many of these young people have complex barriers to educational engagement & have not responded to school-based engagement interventions. Working with young people, their families & support networks to address issues underlying disengagement & help them re-engage with their education & achieve their goals.

About the role:

We are currently looking for an experienced youth case manager; to work with our Navigator program - an innovative, research-informed program that assists disengaged learners to re-connect back into education and learning.

You will be working with young people (10 - 17yrs) who have disengaged from school across Western Melbourne. You will help young people identify their skills, interests and aspirations and alleviate barriers to their participation in education alongside their parents/carers. You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, comprising of Team Leaders, Intake and Assessment Workers, Case Managers, a Groups Facilitator and other relevant services, bringing your own expertise in to the team.

The skills you will use day to day:

• Specialty experience case managing young people with disabilities (intellectual, physical, learning and neurodivergence) and navigating service supports available for this cohort would be beneficial for this position.
• Extensive case management experience, drawing from a variety of appropriate frameworks and theoretical approaches, working with children, families and/or significant others in relation to school engagement matters.
• Successfully build rapport with young people, who present with a range of complex challenges, and to work towards client goals together achieving successful outcomes.
• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation and liaison skills and the ability to work with government and non-government organisations, community groups and clients’ families/networks.
• Knowledge of school environments and educational policy

 What you need to know:

• A salary at SCHADS level 6 which equates to around $110,000 plus super at full time.
• Flexible through the increments up to 6.3 (dependent upon experience)
• Fixed term covering parental leave to April 2027, full time.
• Site based at our office in Yarraville with outreach across the region.
• Pool cars available for your use.
• 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 - “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready to take the next step:

Click 'Apply now' and submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families and any experience you have in the Education sector.

Detailed Position Description: Senior Case Manager Navigator PD

For further enquiries regarding this Navigator position contact Tracy McDonald, Team Leader Navigator on 03 9396 7400 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Case Manager - Navigator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note: Interviews may commence upon receiving applications so its recommended that applicants send through their interest at their earliest convenience.   

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.