The Program: 

The Targeted Care Case Manager (Key Worker) provides support and intervention to parents and carers of children and young people who are at risk of entering care or transitioning from care. The Key Worker will work in partnership with Child Protection and other support services, supporting children, young people, parents, and carers to deliver a holistic, trauma-informed service. This work is guided by the Best Interests Case Practice Framework.

Your role:

The position provides specialist/intensive case management services to young people who are considered to be at risk and residing in family based settings, independently or in home-based care placements.

The service aims to strengthen the resilience of young people who are subject to protective involvement by providing a specialised, outreach based case management service that includes family/placement support, educational support and personal development based programs.

Make your mark:

• Ability and preferable experience in case management and supervision of young people who are at risk with special needs.
• Ability to use a range of strategies in working with clients around individual and family issues such as abuse, family breakdown and family relationships.
• Knowledge of adolescent and children’s development processes for working with individuals and groups.
• Intervention skills in responding to the developmental needs of young people whom engage in high-risk behaviours and/or from conflictual families.
• Ability to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of client case plans.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and legislative frameworks regarding the protective and correctional responsibilities for children and young people.
• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation and liaison skills and the ability to work with government and non-government organisations, community groups and clients’ families/networks.
• To work both independently and as a member of a team, and to contribute to program development, implementation and evaluation.

Qualifications:

A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with relevant experience; or diploma level with substantial experience 

Make it work:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 5 which starts at $100,776 plus super.
• Full time, limited tenure until 30 June 2026.
• Salary packaging available to increase your take home pay.
• Based at our office in Sunshine with some flex to work from home but responsive to change.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.

What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Make a move:

The advert closes Sunday 31st August 2025.

For a Detailed Position Description please take a look here:  Key Worker PD Various E AW5 122023 V1.0 (2).pdf

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Anesu Mutize on 0417 361 913 or email anesu.mutize@anglicarevic.org.au, using the subject line: Key Worker job.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.