MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s cultural or linguistic background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, intersex status, relationship status, religion or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, age, and abilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

This is a Full-time Fixed (until 22/05/2023) opportunity based in Warrnambool, VIC within our Home Based Care Program.

Our offer:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
• Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
• Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
• Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

Position Purpose:

MacKillop’s Out of Home Care (OOHC) Division provides home based care and case management support for young people with high and complex needs, and a therapeutically oriented program for young people in protective placements.

This position is situated within Home Based Care Wimmera South West Warrnambool and surrounding area, this position reports to the Home Based Care Coordinator.

Primary Objectives:

This role is responsible for case management within a therapeutic and trauma informed model of care. It is responsible for supervision of caregivers, monitoring of placements, caregiver assessment, contribute to overall service development and commitment to best practice in Occupational Health and Safety.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families
• An appropriate tertiary qualification in social work, community services or equivalent
• Sound professional knowledge and theory base.
• Experience in child welfare practice highly desirable.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full listing please view Position Description.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the Ethical Jobs website.

Please make sure you address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information, please contact:

Jackie Chadderton at [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Home Based Care - Warrnambool enquiry via EthicalJobs.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.