Overview

Out of Home Care Case Manager – MacKillop Family Services, West Perth, WA, AU. This full-time, on-site role offers career growth opportunities within a supportive OOHC program. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and are preferred for this position. The Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) applies to this role.

The OOHC Case Manager will work collaboratively within a small Case Management Team and with the organisation’s wider OOHC team and Carer Recruitment and Development staff to deliver a supportive and effective service to children and young people in Out Of Home Care (OOHC) and their carers. The role provides a high-quality case work service for children and young people residing in foster care and assists in recruiting foster carers, including providing day-to-day support and developing carers’ capacity, skills and understanding to meet the needs of the children in their care. This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity based in West Perth, WA within the OOHC Program. The position reports to the Out of Home Care Coordinator.

Responsibilities

- Provide high-quality and effective case work services for children and young people in foster care.
- Collaborate with the OOHC Case Management Team and Carer Recruitment and Development staff to deliver coordinated support.
- Assist in recruitment of foster carers and support carers to develop capacity, skills and understanding to meet children’s needs.
- Support the organisation’s Sanctuary Model and trauma-informed approaches as part of daily practice.

Key Selection Criteria / Qualifications

- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values, and awareness of issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and families.
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work or other relevant qualification,



or equivalent experience.
- Experience in OOHC case work practice.
- Ability to work therapeutically with children and young people with trauma backgrounds.
- Experience in providing support to Aboriginal children, families and/or communities.
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work, with well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interpret and implement organisational policy.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application. For more information, contact the person listed below.

Position Details

- Permanent Full-Time
- Location: West Perth, WA
- Reports to: Out of Home Care Coordinator

Our Offer / Advantages

- Hourly Rate of $53.43 to $55.85 (SCHADS Award Level 5), dependent on qualifications and experience.
- Salary packaging – up to $18,550 per year, to reduce taxable income.
- Paid industry-specific training including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness training.
- Fitness Passport – discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family.
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential counselling and coaching across life aspects.
- Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
- Sanctuary Organisation – commitment to a safe, trauma-informed, values-based setting.

Requirements

- Valid and current Driver’s Licence.
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid by MacKillop).
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check.
- Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk-assessed / client-facing roles).

MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application. Our commitment is to diversity, dignity, and cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

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📌 Out of Home Care Case Manager at MacKillop Family Services (Perth)
🏢 MacKillop Family Services
📍 Perth