Senior Adoption Case Manager

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne seeks multiple Advanced Case Managers for Adoption Services. You will provide casework and counselling to prospective adopters under the Adoption Act 1984, and support education and recruitment activities.

The role emphasises strong liaison with service providers, timely reporting, and applying best-practice approaches to complex cases in a child and family context.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding relevant to children and families.
• Advanced case management for complex needs with high supervision.
• Ability to apply assessment and intervention techniques in adoption contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, timely casework and counselling to adoptive parents.
• Contribute to information sessions and recruitment/publicity strategies.
• Follow Adoption Act processes and develop new procedures as needed.
• Liaise with stakeholders and prepare reports with informed recommendations.

Skills

Children and families knowledge

Advanced case management

Judgement and assessment

Perseverance

Education

Social Work degree or related

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne seeks multiple Advanced Case Managers for Adoption Services. You will provide casework and counselling to prospective adopters under the Adoption Act 1984, and support education and recruitment activities.

The role emphasises strong liaison with service providers, timely reporting, and applying best-practice approaches to complex cases in a child and family context.