Case Manager OOHC (Foster Care)/Support Independent Living

Wesley Mission; Foster; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fully maintained vehicle

Career growth

Supportive team

Professional development

Flexible role

Job summary

Wesley Mission in Australia is seeking a Case Manager for OOHC (Foster Care) and Supported Independent Living. You’ll support children and young people toward safe placements, working with birth families and carers to build life skills.

The role requires a social work related degree and OOHC experience, with flexible hours and a current drivers license. A 12-month contract with a generous salary packaging package and a fully maintained vehicle is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline.
• Two years’ experience working with children and families and/or in the OOHC field.
• Previous experience in case management.
• Flexible working hours including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Current unrestricted driver’s license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in OOHC and SIL to ensure safe, stable, and nurturing placements.
• Work closely with children, young people, birth families, and foster carers to support independence and life skills.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to promote safety and wellbeing for placements.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Driver's license

MS Office

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

Degree in Social Work / Social Welfare / Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Case Manager OOHC (Foster Care)/Support Independent Living

• Generous salary packaging including fully maintained vehicle
• Opportunities for career growth and future positions
• Make a real impact in the lives of children and young people
• Be part of a supportive and values-driven team
• Access ongoing professional development and supervision
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and variety in your role

Details

• 12-month contract position
• Location: Port Macquarie
• Generous salary packaging including fully maintained vehicle
• Opportunities for career growth and future positions

Why join us?

• Make a real impact in the lives of children and young people
• Be part of a supportive and values-driven team
• Access ongoing professional development and supervision
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and variety in your role

About the role

As a Case Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people in Out of Home Care (OOHC) and Supported Independent Living (SIL). You will work closely with children, young people, birth families, and foster carers to ensure safe, stable, and nurturing placements, while supporting young people to build independence and life skills.

Essential criteria

• degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline
• two years’ experience working with children and families and/or in the OOHC field
• previous experience in case management
• flexible working hours including occasional evenings and weekends
• current unrestricted driver’s license
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• demonstrated conflict resolution and behaviour management skills

Desirable criteria

• knowledge of therapeutic care frameworks

What we offer

• Competitive salary in line with SCHADS Award
• Salary packaging benefits
• Fully maintained vehicle
• Ongoing training and career development
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

Closing date

Sunday 20 September 2026

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 and criminal history record check). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.