This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality case management to children and young people in Out of Home Care.
Details
4 day per week case manager position with view to fulltime
12 Months Contract (With view to ongoing)
based in Armidale/Tamworth
generous salary packaging including fully maintained vehicle
eligibility list for future full-time/part-time positions
About the role
Wesley Mission has a long established history in providing Out of Home Care across NSW.
This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality case management to children and young people in Out of Home Care, working closely with birth parents, foster carers and key stakeholders to support safety, stability, permanency and positive outcomes.
While the core focus of the role is OOHC case management, the position also contributes to the continued growth of foster care services across the Armidale and Tamworth region through supporting carer recruitment, assessment and training, building strong relationships with external partners including DCJ, and representing Wesley Dalmar Children's Services in local interagency and sector networks.
The successful applicant will be confident in managing a case load, coordinating care planning, completing documentation and reports, and working collaboratively with carers, families, DCJ and community stakeholders.
They will also be proactive and relationship-focused, with the ability to strengthen referral pathways, promote carer recruitment opportunities and support service growth across the region.
Qualifications
Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline
Previous experience in case management, preferably with children and young people in Out of Home Care or child, youth and family services
Flexible working hours including some evenings and weekends




Demonstrated ability to write reports to a professional standard with excellent verbal and written skills
Ability to work as a part of a team and independently
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with carers, families, community organisations, DCJ and other external stakeholders
Capacity to contribute to carer recruitment, community engagement and service growth across the Armidale and Tamworth region
Willingness to participate in and support local interagency meetings, sector forums and partnership activities as required
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and experience managing difficult behaviours
Knowledge of therapeutic care frameworks
Knowledge and experience in the Permanency Support Program
Two years' experience working with children and families and/or in the OOHC field
Knowledge of the children's court system and required court documentation
Experience supporting carer recruitment, community presentations or stakeholder engagement activities
Remuneration
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award ****.
The agency provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for career development.
Legal and Diversity Statement
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.
Wesley Mission is committed to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation.
Guided by our vision of doing all the good we can because every life matters, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
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📌 Case Manager – Armidale/Tamworth (New South Wales)
🏢 Wesley Mission
📍 New South Wales