Case Manager

CatholicCare Wollongong; Campbelltown; Hybrid; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maxxia Salary Packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

15 days paid personal leave

3 paid days off over Christmas

Refer a Friend Program

Paid Parental Leave 14 weeks

Hybrid/Office & flex time

Job summary

CatholicCare Wollongong – Campbelltown NSW is seeking a Case Manager to join our Permanency Support Program (PSP) team. You will assess client needs, develop personalised care plans and coordinate services to support children, families and carers toward safety and wellbeing.

Hybrid/office based role in Campbelltown with hourly pay of $46.70–$50.25, permanent full-time employment and a range of employee benefits. A strong background in OOHC and permanency planning is essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related discipline.
• Proven case management experience in OOHC and permanency planning.
• Strong organisational and time-management and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and risks.
• Develop personalised care plans.
• Coordinate services across multiple providers.
• Support families toward safe, stable care outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

CatholicCare Wollongong – Campbelltown NSW

As a Case Manager, you will play a crucial role in our Permanency Support Program (PSP) Team in assessing client needs, developing personalised care plans, and coordinating services to support children, their families and their carers' journeys toward safety, wellbeing and stable care outcomes. Your expertise will empower individuals and families to navigate challenging times, connected them with the support and resources they need to thrive.

• Hourly Pay Rate: $46.70 to $50.25 per hour (depending on experience)
• Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Location: Campbelltown

Perks with Purpose, Because You Matter

• Increase your take home pay with tax savings through Maxxia our Salary Packaging provide
• Access a range of employee benefits, including Fitness Passport and free, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Up to 15 days paid personal leave every year
• An additional 3 paid days off over the Christmas break
• Be rewarded for helping our team grow through our Refer a Friend Program
• Enjoy time with your new family member with up to 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Balance work and life through hybrid/office working and flex time

What you bring to the role

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare, Behavioural or Social Sciences or other relevant disciplines.
• Proven experience in case management, with a focus in Out of Home Care (OOHC) and permanency planning.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Built on Care, Driven by People

CatholicCare is a local not-for-profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances. Our Vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity of all is respected and valued by putting people first.

We provide services that support people across all stages of life: early childhood education, out of school hours care, community age and disability care, foster care, school counselling and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and the Macarthur regions. We are proud to offer genuine career pathway opportunities to our employees so they can continue to work with us.

For further information contact Myriam Valle at *******@catholiccare.dow.org.au

Close Date: 14 November 2026

We value diversity and inclusion. CatholicCare Wollongong welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to child safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All roles require probity and pre-employment checks.