Case Manager - OOHC

ABRS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteer leave

Indigenous Cultural Support Unit Gurun

Job summary

Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to join our OOHC team in Homebush, NSW. This full-time, 12-month fixed-term role is part of a values-led organisation focused on improving outcomes for children and families.

You will build strengths-based relationships, develop permanency-focused plans, assess risks to child safety, and advocate for rights and cultural identity of children in care. A rostered on-call service may apply.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree level qualification in Human Services or related field, or relevant sector experience.
• Knowledge of child development and childhood developmental trauma.
• Knowledge of human and child rights, and the lasting harm of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated experience of high quality partnership with children, young people, families and their communities in a child protection or OOHC context.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, including cultural safety, self-determination, and understanding historical and contemporary factors that impact Aboriginal peoples.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, strengths-based relationships with children, young people, carers, families and community stakeholders.
• Develop, implement and review permanency-focused case plans to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Assess and respond to risks relating to child safety, wellbeing, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
• Advocate for the rights, wellbeing and cultural identity of children and young people in care.
• Collaborate with parents, kin, carers and service providers to strengthen family capacity and support networks.
• Participate in a rostered on-call service, providing after-hours support and crisis response when required.

Education

Tertiary degree level qualification in Human Services or related field

Knowledge of child development and childhood developmental trauma

Knowledge of human and child rights; impact of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Partnership with children, young people, families and communities

Cultural safety, self-determination, understanding of historical factors affecting Aboriginal peoples

Job description

Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to join our OOHC team in Homebush, 2140. This is a full-time, 12 month fixed-term opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

About the Role

As a Case Manager, you will:

• Build strong, strengths-based relationships with children, young people, carers, families and community stakeholders.
• Develop, implement and review permanency-focused case plans to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Assess and respond to risks relating to child safety, wellbeing, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
• Advocate for the rights, wellbeing and cultural identity of children and young people in care.
• Collaborate with parents, kin, carers and service providers to strengthen family capacity and support networks.
• Participate in a rostered on-call service, providing after-hours support and crisis response when required.

You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services that uphold child safety, cultural safety, and family-led practice.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary degree level qualification in a Human Services or related field or relevant experience in the sector demonstrating relevant knowledge and skills for the role.
• Knowledge of child development and childhood developmental trauma.
• Knowledge of human and child rights, and the lasting harm of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated experience of high quality partnership with children, young people, families and their communities in a child protection or OOHC context.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, including a strong understanding of cultural safety, self-determination, and the historical and contemporary factors that impact Aboriginal peoples.

What’s on Offer

• Base salary: $92,292 – $95,618 per annum (pro rata, if applicable) + 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging: Up to $15,860 tax-free (general living expenses)
• Meal & entertainment packaging: Additional $2,650 tax-free per FBT year
• Leave loading and additional wellbeing leave

Other benefits include

• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid cultural leave and a day off during NAIDOC Week
• Extra annual leave over the Christmas–New Year period
• Volunteer leave and opportunities to engage in community events
• Access to Barnardos’ Indigenous Cultural Support Unit, Gurung Wellama

About Barnardos Barnardos Australia is a leading children’s charity with a proud history of protecting children and strengthening families. Our work spans communities across NSW and the ACT, focusing on safe, stable, and connected futures for vulnerable children and young people.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

Barnardos Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first Australians, with unique culture, languages and spiritual relationships to the land and seas. We are strongly committed to improving the lives of children and young people and to uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be safe and cared for within their own communities and remain connected to their families and culture.
For Barnardos Australia, reconciliation means working in a meaningful and respectful way with Aboriginal families and communities. It is a commitment of Barnardos Australia to work in collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities,always guided in this process by principles of self-determination.

Pre-employment Requirements You will need (or be willing to obtain)

• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check (or APP number)
• For ACT roles: Working with Vulnerable People card, CYF Check, and Driver History Check