About us

Our vision is that people, everywhere in our community, will experience the power of inclusion through relationships, voice and action.

Our mission is to assist people to reach their potential through innovative and people-focused services.

Our values celebrate inclusiveness and opportunity. Our five core values are Accountability, Equity, Innovation, Integrity and being Participant and young-people focused.

The role

Challenge Community Services is currently looking for an empowering and dynamic full-time Manager, Case Work to join our Foster Care team in Dubbo, NSW. The Manager, Case Work leads a team of dedicated Case Workers to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people in foster care. The Manager, Case Work demonstrates consistent high standards and achieves successful outcomes through the implementation of systems, procedures and best practice.

About you

The role of Manager, Case Work is suited to an individual who has the following experience and attributes:

• Committed to improving the quality of life for children and young people in out of home care.
• Empowering, motivated, passionate and demonstrates empathy.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

Essential Criteria

• Diploma or above in Community Services or relevant field (Human Services, Social Work, Education, Psychology, Health, Nursing, Disability).
• Experience in child protection, out of home care, disability or health related fields.
• A passion to manage and lead a team.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive, high quality case plans.
• High level communication, influencing, negotiation and mediation skills.
• Unencumbered drivers licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Diploma or above in Leadership or Management.

Job Benefits

• Entry salary point of $83,939 per annum. Higher pay points may be applicable based on qualifications and experience. Up to $15,900 tax free pay per fringe benefit year and a fully serviced vehicle included.
• Work life balance, flexible working hours and negotiated extra leave.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

Challenge Community Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

To view the position description please visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au.