Case Manager

Wesley Mission; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained vehicle

Salary packaging

Job summary

Wesley Mission in Penrith, NSW is seeking a Case Manager for maternity leave cover from Oct 2026 to Mar 2027. The role involves working with children, birth parents and foster carers within the Out of Home Care framework.

A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related fields is required, along with knowledge of PSP and NSW Out of Home Care legislation. The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team, with some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s qualification in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related fields.
• Knowledge, skills and experience working with children and families.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports to a professional standard.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to mediate under pressure to resolve differences using a strength’s-based approach.
• Flexible to work some evenings and weekends.
• Experience in Out of Home Care.
• Knowledge of the Permanency Support Program (PSP).
• Working knowledge of the legislation governing Out of Home Care in NSW.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management support to children, birth parents and foster carers.
• Coordinate services with support agencies within the Out of Home Care framework.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development and contribute to team goals.

Skills

Children & family work

Report writing

Independent / team work

Conflict mediation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related fields

Job description

Maternity leave cover Case Manager position

Role covering period from Oct 2026 – Mar 2027

Role based in Penrith

Fully maintained vehicle provided

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is "A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters."

About the program

Wesley Dalmar is a large Funded Service Provider in NSW focusing predominantly on supporting foster carers to care for children and young people. The Sydney region is responsible for working within the NSW Permanency framework to deliver restoration, guardianship, adoption, and permanent foster care services to children and their families.

About the role

Wesley Dalmar is seeking a case manager to join our South West Sydney Out of Home Care team which is based in Penrith. The position offers challenging and rewarding opportunities to work with children, birth parents, foster carers, and support services. We’re seeking highly motivated professionals who are passionate about making a difference through working with children and young people in foster care to provide an essential case management service.

The agency provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development + fully maintained vehicle + salary packaging.

Bachelor’s qualification(s) in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related fields

Knowledge, skills and experience working with children and families

Demonstrated ability to write reports to a professional standard

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to mediate under pressure to resolve differences using a strength’s-based approach.

Flexible to work some evenings and weekends

Experience in Out of Home Care

Knowledge of the Permanency Support Program (PSP)

Working knowledge of the various legislation’s that govern Out of Home Care in NSW

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, grade 5, with generous salary packaging available in addition to super and a fully maintained vehicle for business and personal use.

Tuesday 6 October 2026 – 9am

Contact name: Sean O’Toole

All applicants must address each selection criteria in their application.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.