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

Life Without Barriers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of trade

Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Parramatta (hybrid) is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to support young people in need. You will work closely with families and communities to deliver holistic casework that promotes emotional wellbeing, resilience, and practical life skills.

The role requires experience with Children & Young People in OOHC or intensive therapeutic care, a relevant degree, and a current driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s degree or diploma; degree progress acceptable for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience.
• Experience in Intensive Therapeutic Care or Out of Home Care (OOHC) case management.
• Experience supporting Children & Young People with trauma backgrounds.
• Current drivers’ licence.
• Probity checks including National Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic case management support to young people in need.
• Guide emotional well‑being, self‑esteem and life skills through therapeutic intervention.
• Collaborate with families, carers and communities to access services.
• Conduct monthly home visits across Northern and Western Sydney; travel may be required.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Youth work

Mental health support

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree

Diploma (progress toward degree)

Job description

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
• Current drivers’ licence

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

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.

Advertised: 10 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Sep 2026 23:55 AUS Eastern Standard Time