Case Manager

KANDA; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDO

Sonder wellbeing app

Rewards hub

Employee recognition

Orbit Travel Club

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kanda is seeking a passionate, hands-on Case Manager to join our Children, Youth & Family Services team in Ipswich. This full‑time, hybrid role involves leading a dedicated team of residential care workers, walking alongside young people in residential care every day, advocating for them and shaping care plans to transform lives.

You will develop and review care plans, collaborate with stakeholders and ensure timely reporting, while fostering a positive culture and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Experience in children, youth and family services at a management or supervisory level.
• Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Social Work or related discipline.
• Valid Driver's Licence, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and LCS2 Approval (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of residential care workers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individual care plans reflecting each young person's needs and goals.
• Collaborate with government agencies and community partners to ensure coordinated support.
• Ensure mandatory reporting and admin tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Participate in supervision and team meetings to drive communication and improvement.
• Provide direct care support when needed to maintain continuity of care.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate IV / Diploma / Degree in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Social Work

Job description

• Show up for young people in care and lead the team that makes the difference
• Monthly RDOs giving you an extra 12 days of leave per year
• Permanent full-time, hybrid opportunity at our Ipswich office

Some roles are just jobs. This one leaves a mark.

We're looking for a passionate, hands‑on Case Manager to join Kanda's Children, Youth & Family Services team full‑time in Ipswich. You'll walk alongside young people in residential care every single day — supporting them, advocating for them and leading a dedicated team of residential care workers who show up and do the same.

This is the kind of role where your leadership shapes culture, your care shapes outcomes and the work you do genuinely changes the trajectory of a young person's life.

If that's what gets you out of bed in the morning, we'd love to meet you.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and supporting a team of residential care workers to deliver consistent, high‑quality and person‑centred care
• Developing, implementing and regularly reviewing individual care plans that truly reflect the needs and goals of each young person
• Collaborating with stakeholders, government agencies and community partners to ensure coordinated, holistic support
• Ensuring mandatory reporting and administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time, every time
• Actively participating in supervision, team meetings and stakeholder discussions to drive communication and continuous improvement
• Stepping in to provide direct care support to young people when needed to maintain continuity and consistency of care

You're the right person if...

• You have demonstrated experience in children, youth and family services or a similar sector at a management or supervisory level — and you lead with heart as much as skill
• You hold a Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Social Work or a related discipline
• You have a strong understanding of Child Protection principles and are confident working alongside government and non-government agencies
• You're a natural leader with excellent decision‑making and interpersonal skills who brings out the best in the people around you
• You hold a valid Driver's Licence, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and LCS2 Approval (or willing to obtain)

Why Kanda

• Monthly RDO - an extra 12 days of leave per year
• Wellness initiatives plus24/7 access to the Sonder wellbeing app
• Access to an employee rewards hub providing savings and cashback across everyday purchases
• Employee recognition initiatives, including gift vouchers for Employee of the Month and service anniversaries
• Enjoy free Orbit World Travel Club membership - $100 travel voucher, exclusive offers, and dedicated support
• Genuine long‑term career opportunities as Kanda continues to grow

Want to chat about this role?

Reach out to Charlotte – Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email: [e-mail] Phone: [phone]

Kandais committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

We’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectives aren’t just welcome — they’re essential to who we are and what we do.