• Job no: 97TNK
• Category: Social Work, Case Management
• Work for a not for profit organisation that celebrates all cultures, diversity and inclusion
• Growth opportunities with regular supervision and support
• Generous leave + Salary packaging benefits!

Our vision is everyone feels safe, included and supported to lead their best lives.

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

• Noble Park location on Boonwurrung Country
• Full time, Fixed Term contract until 27 Nov 2026
• $105K pa (pro rata) + Super & Salary Packaging

The Opportunity

The South Eastern Case Management Services (SECMS) is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) to provide intensive support and case management to children and young people on statutory Child Protection orders. The SECMS team plays a critical role in supporting them to reach their full potential.

The role will focus on the provision of intensive levels of support and case management to young people aged 12 –18 who are most “at risk” in the community. These young people are subject to statutory orders either with Child Protection or Youth Justice, and Berry Street provides the contracted case management in accordance with case planning and Children’s Court directions.

About You

The successful applicant will have experience in outreach support and/or case management with young people. You will be required to have the capacity to understand, work and support young people, their family, carers and networks within a community environment and the skills to engage, negotiate and advocate.

• A Bachelor level qualification in Community Services, Education, Social Work or similar field is required for this role.
• Relevant experience working in case management.
• You will be a quick learner with high energy and commitment to your clients, yet able to work within the parameters of the role.
• Experience undertaking contracted case management within DFFH, Child Protection or another similar agency will be looked on favourably.

Our Benefits

• Professional Development training and on the job support to further develop your case management skills with regular supervision.
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional packaging available for meals/accommodation).
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.
• 17.5% leave loading

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter.

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to be submitted, applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Queries to Grace Black, Team Leader ICMS 0436 522 826.

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Intensive Case Management Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.

A position description is attached.