• Work with a supportive team that have your back and support you
• Consult with Therapeutic Specialists who will provide expert guidance
• Benefit from additional training in frameworks such as CARE and TCIF

Tell me more:

We are hiring two case managers 1 x full time permanent and 1 x 12 month fixed term.

Anglicare Victoria provides foster care for children and young people who are temporarily unable to live at home. Anglicare Victoria is the State’s largest provider of foster care and plays a vital role in protecting children and young people by ensuring they have a safe, stable and nurturing home while their family cannot care for them.

Our new Foster Care Case Managers will be imbedded in to existing teams, taking on a mixed caseload which includes Therapeutic Foster Care. The existing team has a positive outlook and works well together supporting one another to generate the best possible outcomes, but now with more support from Therapeutic Specialists and key training in CARE and TCIF.

What does a typical day look like?

• Advocating for children in placements.
• Attending Care Team Meetings.
• Completing administrative tasks.
• Making sure every child and young person in foster care experiences consistent, appropriate support that meets their individual needs.
• Support, assessment and review of our volunteer foster carers.

Make your mark:

• Providing children and young people with foster care placements that will support their development and maintain safety.
• Engage with our volunteer carers making sure that the work you do behind the scenes sets them up for success.
• Provide case management to children and young people in foster care placements.
• We want to see a passion for working with children and young people.
• Work collaboratively with DFFH, local ACCOs and other services providers.
• Engage with Therapeutic Specialists who will provide expert advice, assessment, and support to the carer and child to help navigate the challenges of trauma. 
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing administrative and compliance tasks, home visits and phone calls.

Make it work:

• You get a salary starting at $100,776 plus super.
• A new approach to working with children, young people and carers.
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• SCHCADS Award level 5.
• Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
• 2 x positions. Full time, permanent role and a full time fixed term contract for 12 months.
• Work from our great office space in Bendigo.
• 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 Learning & Development  team.
• Early careers pathways for new graduates as well, we would love to see you apply.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “I feel really supported - probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be really difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle for me. Knowing it's there means I can go out and do the work.”

Make a move:

We use position descriptions that help support internal growth and movement between teams. You can read the generic position description here:  Case Manager - Out Of Home Care PD OOHC E AW5 062025 V1.3 (9).pdf

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply and talks about your passion for working with children and young people.

For further enquiries contact Kelly Harris: kelly.harris@anglicarevic.org.au 0429 705 869.

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