Job Description

Overview

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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.

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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.

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Responsibilities

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

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




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- Experience in OOHC case work practice.
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- Ability to work therapeutically with children and young people with trauma backgrounds.
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- Experience in providing support to Aboriginal children, families and/or communities.
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- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work, with well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
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- Ability to interpret and implement organisational policy.
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Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application. For more information, contact the person listed below.

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Position Details

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- Permanent Full time
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- Location: West Perth, WA
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- Reports to: Out of Home Care Coordinator
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Our Offer / Benefits

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

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