Kinship Case Manager (Dandenong)

Kinship Case Manager (Dandenong)

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Salary:

- SCHCADS 5 $ 100,776.00 (pro rata) plus sal pckgng- Location:

- Dandenong-
- Employment Type:

- PP - Part-time Permanent- Department:

- Kinship DNDG2 VIC- Closing Date:

- 11 Dec 2025
- As part of an established team, your primary focus will be the effective case management for children and young people aged 0-18 years in Kinship placements, and supporting them with their day-to-day challenges, build positive relationships and engage in activities to enhance resilience and self-esteem.
- Your purpose is to improve outcomes and make a difference to the lives of children and young people through your actions and behaviours as you deliver services and support achievement of program goals and objectives,
- There will be opportunities to grow your skills and experience, and provided support, supervision, and development to set you up for success.
- **How you make a difference**
- Key activities will include linking with community-based services, support of carers, promoting positive relationships, engaging, listening, and supporting children and young people, and ensuring timely, accurate completion of case notes and associated documentation and reporting.
- Case management for carers and children
- Assessment and placement plans
- Support carers around the complexities in relation to family access
- Supporting children in care
- Promote positive relationships in family systems
- Ensure relevant paperwork and administrative work is up to standard for reporting
- **You and your experience**
- Tertiary Qualification in,Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or Community Services
- Experience in a similar role, out of home care, foster care,



kinship is highly desired
- Client centered practice
- Organised, flexible, team player who is also able to work autonomously
- Previous Child Protection experience would be great.
- Current driving license (essential)
- Comprehensive understanding of kinship care and the issues affecting carers and children
- **What you will be provided**
- Par time permanent role (0.9) 9 days per fortnight
- The opportunity to learn and develop within an experienced team
- SCHCADS 5 $ 100,776.00 plus super
- Salary Packaging offering up to $15,900 plus $ 2650 meals and entertainment
- Additional ex gratia paid leave - up to 4 days per year Easter & Christmas
- Modern facilities and equipment in an amazing open plan office environment
- A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence, your own personal values, and feel safe and supported to be yourself and express who you are
- Be part of a outstanding team of passionate people and the largest Kinship program in Victoria.
- **HOW TO APPLY**- Click on the APPLY button and attach a cover letter and up to date resume.
- _ OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted, and achieved._
- OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation, and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe._

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📌 Kinship Case Manager (Dandenong)
🏢 OzChild
📍 Dandenong