Senior Correctional Case Manager – High-Risk Caseload

Corrections Victoria Community Corrections; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

Berry Street Yooralla is seeking a passionate Case Manager to join the South Eastern Case Management Services in Noble Park on Boonwurrung Country. This full‑time, permanent role provides intensive case management, advocacy and outreach support to vulnerable children and young people aged 12–18 who are involved with Child Protection and Youth Justice.

You will work with families, carers and wider services to empower young people toward safety and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level qualification in Community Services, Education, Social Work or similar field is required for this role.
• Relevant experience working in case management.
• High energy and commitment to your clients, whilst balancing working within the parameters of the role.
• Experience undertaking contracted case management within DFFH, Child Protection or another similar agency will be looked on favourably.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive case management, advocacy and outreach support to help young people achieve safety, stability and positive life outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, Child Protection and wider community services to empower young people to strengthen their resilience, develop positive connections and achieve their goals.

Skills

Case management experience

Advocacy

Outreach & engagement

Education

Bachelor level qualification in Community Services, Education, Social Work or similar

Job description

Berry Street Yooralla is a leading community services organisation supporting children, young people, adults and families to feel safe, included and supported to lead their best lives.

We are looking for a passionate individual to join a specialised Case Management team that plays a critical role in supporting vulnerable children and young people to reach their full potential.

Case Management That Changes Young Lives

Berry Street Yooralla is a leading community services organisation supporting children, young people, adults and families to feel safe, included and supported to lead their best lives.

We are looking for a passionate individual to join a specialised Case Management team that plays a critical role in supporting vulnerable children and young people to reach their full potential.

The Opportunity

• Noble Park office on Boonwurrung Country
• Full time, Permanent roles available
• $105K pa + Super & Salary Packaging

The South Eastern Case Management Services is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing to provide intensive support and case management to children and young people aged 12 - 18 who are involved with Child Protection and Youth Justice.

As a Case Manager, you'll provide intensive case management, advocacy and outreach support to help young people achieve safety, stability and positive life outcomes. Working collaboratively with families, carers, Child Protection and wider community services you'll empower young people to strengthen their resilience, develop positive connections and achieve their goals.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have experience in outreach support and/or case management with young people. You will be required to have the capacity to understand, work and support young people, their family, carers and networks within a community environment and the skills to engage, negotiate and advocate.

You will have:

• A Bachelor level qualification in Community Services, Education, Social Work or similar field is required for this role.
• Relevant experience working in case management.
• High energy and commitment to your clients, whilst balancing working within the parameters of the role.
• Experience undertaking contracted case management within DFFH, Child Protection or another similar agency will be looked on favourably.

Our Benefits

• Professional Development training and on the job support to further develop your case management skills with regular supervision.
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional packaging available for meals/accommodation).
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.
• 17.5% leave loading to maximise your time off!