Case Manager (Family Based Care). Permanent Full Time

Life-Without-Barriers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Without Barriers invites applications for a Case Manager (Family Based Care) based in Parramatta. The role is permanent full-time with hybrid arrangements, working Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm. You will support young people in out-of-home care, applying trauma-informed case management and building life skills.

As part of the role you will conduct monthly home visits across the Northern and Western Sydney regions. Probity checks are required, and some travel may be needed depending on caseload.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma and working towards a degree is preferred.
• Experience with Intensive Therapeutic Care or OOHC settings.
• Experience supporting Children & Young People with disability and trauma backgrounds.
• Understanding current casework practices for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic support to young people in need and guide toward improved well-being.
• Work with families, carers and communities to shape brighter futures.
• Conduct monthly home visits across Northern and Western Sydney; occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Case management experience

Trauma‑informed approach

Child & Youth care support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work / related field

Diploma in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Case Manager (Family Based Care). Permanent Full Time - Parramatta

Job no: 507079
Employment type: Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Child, Youth & Family

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Parramatta with flexible hybrid working arrangements

About the role

As a Case Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing holistic support to young people in need. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with young people, who are experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological difficulties. Through your expertise in therapeutic intervention and case management, you will help guide them towards improved mental well‑being, self‑esteem, and life skills.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience working with Children & Young People in out of home care and an understanding of trauma and its effects on children and young people.

This role is offered as a permanent full‑time opportunity working Monday to Friday. Hours of work are 8:30am – 5pm.

The successful candidate will also conduct monthly home visits across the Northern and Western Sydney regions. Additional travel may be required depending on caseload requirements. A tool of trade will be provided.

Role Requirements

• Relevant bachelor’s degree, or a relevant diploma and be working towards a degree. (A qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience and a willingness to undertake further training)
• Previous case management experience within an Intensive Therapeutic Care or Out of Home Care (OOHC) setting
• Experience supporting Children & Young People with disability, who have experienced backgrounds of trauma, abuse and/or neglect.
• Understanding of current casework practices for children and young people

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check.

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight, Wednesday 23 September 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.