• Full time | Maximum term position to January 2026 (Parental Leave Cover)
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
• 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning

Your new role

The Kinship Care Program delivers quality case management support to vulnerable children and young people aged 0-18 years who are in the care of a relative or a member of their social network, while they are unable to live with their parents. The program supports both statutory Child Protection clients and voluntary clients without any Child Protection intervention.

As a Case Manager, work closely with families to support the development and implementation of case plans that aim to achieve desired outcomes in the context of the child or young person’s ongoing safety, stability and developmental needs.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 4 + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Diploma qualification in community welfare work or a related field. Degree qualifications in social work, psychology or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in delivering consumer centric case management support
• An understanding of regulations and legislation relevant to the child, youth and family welfare sector
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders including carers, Child Protection staff and other community stakeholders
• Proven ability to maintain comprehensive case notes, client files and reports in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

View the position description here.

How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Tayla Gilmour on 0466 863 445 for a chat.

A position description is attached.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: vt.uniting.org.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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