As part of an established team in our Kinship team based in Dandenong , your primary focus will be the effective case management for children and young people aged 0-18 years in Kinship placements, and supporting them with their day-to-day challenges, build positive relationships and engage in activities to enhance resilience and self-esteem.

Your role is to improve outcomes and make a difference to the lives of children and young people through your delivery of services and support achievement of program goals and objectives,

There will be opportunities to grow your skills and experience, and provided support, supervision, and development to set you up for success.

Your case management will include undertaking carer assessments, comprehensive risk assessments and the provision of support to children/young people, their families, and carers. There will also be an emphasis in ensuring that children/young people and their carers are linked into community-based support services.

What a successful candidate looks like

• Tertiary Qualification in, Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or Community Services
• Experience in a similar role, out of home care, foster care, kinship is highly desired
• Client centred practice
• Organised, flexible, team player who is also able to work autonomously
• Previous Child Protection experience would be great
• Current driving license (essential)
• Comprehensive understanding of kinship care and the issues affecting carers and children

For more details in relation to the role please see attached PD for your perusal

What you will be provided

• Permanent full time position
• The opportunity to learn and develop within an experienced team
• SCHCADS level 5 $93,860 plus super and $ 15,900 salary packaging & 2650 meals and entertainment
• Ex Gratia paid leave Christmas & Easter
• Modern facilities and equipment in an amazing open plan office environment
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence, your own personal values, and feel safe and supported to be yourself and express who you are
• Be part of a great team of passionate people and the largest Kinship program in Victoria.

How to Apply

If you are interested, don’t delay. We are assessing each application and interviewing immediately

Click on the "Apply Now" button and attach a cover letter and up to date resume.

Please include in your application: a cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications, experience, as well as your motivation for applying and why you seek to be part of OzChild and contribute to our success as we make a difference to the lives of the children, young people, and families we support.

For a confidential discussion about the role contact Elizabeth Abdilla / Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist [email protected] using the subject line: Kinship Case Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0499 655939.

Prior to commencement, you will be required to provide copies of your qualifications, current Working with Children Check, and complete a National / International Police Check.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted, and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation, and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply knowing you will be working in an organisation that values diversity and the unique skills and experience that this brings.