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Coordinator - Out of Home Care

MacKillop Family Services

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

We are looking for compassionate people that can be positive role models, give emotional support and are capable of building trust and rapport with staff and young people within our Perth Metropolitan & South West Services Program.

This is a Permanent Full-time opportunity based in West Perth, WA.

Our offer:

  • Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
  • Ongoing Training and Development
  • Study Leave for ongoing employees
  • Career Development
  • 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:

This position is situated within the West Perth office with travel to other locations as needed to support case work staff.

The Out of Home Care Coordinator is part of the Perth Metropolitan and South West Divisions which provide Emergency, Respite, General and Specialised Foster Care, Disability Support and Placement and Transitional High Needs Services in therapeutically oriented programs.

The Out of Home Care Coordinator reports to the Service Operations Manager, WA.

Primary Objectives:

The Out of Home Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day to day practice and administrative requirements of the Perth and South West casework teams. The role is also responsible for the supervision of the case work staff and the management of placement referrals and will make decisions regarding the acceptance of children or young people into the out of home care programs in consultation with the Service Operations Manager.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A Social Work or Psychology Degree (or demonstrated equivalency) with a minimum of two years post graduate experience.
  • Proven leadership skills and demonstrated capacity/experience in the supervision of staff.
  • Demonstrated experiences in out of home care, child protection, child and youth welfare practice or related field.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated professional casework skills.
  • Demonstrated assessment skills and the ability to utilise these in a range of settings.
  • Sound professional knowledge and theory base.
  • Proven organisational skills.
  • Well- developed interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing change processes at a program level.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
  • Knowledge of the relevant Community Service, local and State Government organisations and the ability to network with these services.

For a full listing please view Position Description.

You must have a:

  • Proof of vaccination against Covid-19
  • Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
  • Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
  • Valid Working with Children Check;
  • Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check

The Australian Government recently introduced the NDIS Worker Screening Check, an additional, national legislated compliance requirement to determine if a person is cleared to work with people with disability. MacKillop requires all client facing staff obtain the NDIS Worker Screening Check. An employment application will require the submission of evidence that this check has been attained or an application has been submitted. For more information and how to apply please view:

Western Australia: Department of Communities

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 selection criteria as outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information, please contact:

Kristine Robertson at [email protected] using the subject line: Coordinator - Out of Home Care enquiry via EthicalJobs or on +61417354828

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.

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