• Ref code: 6738812
• Fixed Term - 12 months Full Time
• SCHADS Level 6 - Salary + Super + Salary Packaging
• Location: Heidelberg and Thomastown (Wurundjeri Country)

Are you passionate about supporting fathers to create safer and healthier relationships with their families? Kids First Australia is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to be part of our Caring Dads Program, helping fathers take accountability, shift behaviours, and improve outcomes for children and families.

Your New Role

As a Case Manager in the Caring Dads Program, you will deliver individual, trauma-informed support to fathers who have used family violence. Working alongside group facilitators, you will develop tailored intervention plans, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure safety and lasting change. This role blends case management and counselling, helping men understand the impact of their behaviours while connecting them with vital support services.

Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want to empower positive change and are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

About You

We are looking for an experienced professional with:

• A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• 3+ years' experience working with individuals who use violence, in trauma-informed practice, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of family violence frameworks and intervention strategies.
• Expertise in behaviour change approaches, motivational interviewing, and de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to develop comprehensive case plans and liaise with internal and external partners to improve outcomes.

At Kids First, we truly value our people and offer:

• A workplace that lives its values, supporting meaningful work and real impact.
• Access to professional development, including evidence-based models like Promoting First Relationships (PFR).
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Three additional leave days at Christmas and options for purchased leave.
• A Staff Wellbeing Program to support your health and wellbeing.

Don't Miss Out - Apply Now!

If you're ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of families, we want to hear from you.

How to apply

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Please attach a cover letter and CV to your application. Only applications made through our careers page will be considered.

For inquiries, contact connect with Angela Spremic, Caring Dads Team Leader on [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Caring Dads Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse communities.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional upon satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of right to work in Australia, and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).