Foster Care Case Manager – Child & Family Practitioner (FT)

Life Without Barriers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Mackay is seeking a dedicated Child and Family Practitioner to deliver high-quality case management and support to children in family-based care. You will collaborate with foster carers, Child Safety and families to develop care plans, strengthen placement stability and promote positive outcomes, using trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice.

This permanent full-time role offers meaningful work, professional development and the chance to contribute to safer

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Experience within child protection and/or out-of-home care.
• Demonstrated ability to work from a strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.
• Experience supporting foster carers and managing complex casework.
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver child-focused case management, planning and assessments.
• Build strong partnerships with foster carers, Child Safety, families and other stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing support, supervision and guidance to Foster Carers through home visits and regular contact.
• Support carers to implement case plans and achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Develop and monitor risk assessments, cultural support plans, safety plans and behaviour support plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, case notes, foster care agreements and renewals.
• Contribute to a collaborative, child-focused team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Life Without Barriers in Mackay is seeking a dedicated Child and Family Practitioner to deliver high-quality case management and support to children in family-based care. You will collaborate with foster carers, Child Safety and families to develop care plans, strengthen placement stability and promote positive outcomes, using trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice.

This permanent full-time role offers meaningful work, professional development and the chance to contribute to safer