10 Sep
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Anglicare NSW South, NSW West u0026 ACT
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Wagga Wagga
10 Sep
Anglicare NSW South, NSW West u0026 ACT
Wagga Wagga
Join a community-focused organisation and work with passionate professionals in a supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Position Type: Full Time
- Locations: Wagga Wagga, NSW
- Pay details – Salary packaging: $53.43p.h + 12% superannuation and salary packaging up to $15,900 per year.
About us: At Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT (Anglicare), we are committed to the rights, safety and wellbeing of children and young persons. Across Regional NSW and through our St Saviours service in Sydney, we deliver high‑quality Permanency Support Program services—including Intensive Therapeutic Care, Foster & Kinship Care, and Carer Support.
We’re known for our trauma‑informed, culturally safe practice and for supporting carers to provide stable, nurturing homes. With a zero‑tolerance approach to child abuse, we equip our people to identify, prevent and respond to harm, and we foster a culture where every child or young person feels heard, valued and safe.
People choose Anglicare because we lead with compassion, integrity and strong therapeutic practice - making us an employer of choice for those passionate about keeping children and young person's safe, supported and connected.
What you will do:
The Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Anglicare Foster Care Kinship Care Program following the program's relevant legislation, regulations, standards and contract requirements. The coordinator leads a team of case managers to provide trauma-informed, therapeutic case management and permanency services for children, young people and their families who have experienced significant adversity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting your team of case managers with case planning to create and implement goals that are child-focused and achievable that will ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people you work with.
- Maintain respectful relationships with stakeholders, government departments and the community to provide an integrated approach to service delivery.
- Develop Aboriginal networks, consult and liaise with Aboriginal community leaders, groups and Aboriginal service providers to ensure cultural and family needs are recognised for our Indigenous young people and their families.
- Work following Anglicare’s overarching operational priorities and relevant policies and procedures; Monitor monthly financial income and expenditure; and record keeping that meet all legislative requirements and regulations.
- Acknowledge families as a valuable resource and develop and maintain positive relationships with them based on mutual respect and open communication.
- Follow case management principles and procedures to work therapeutically and collaboratively with children, young people, their families, and their Care Team to continually assess, develop, implement, monitor, and review the planning for the child or young person to reach their potential.
- Work closely with the child or young person to act as an advocate and ensure their voice is captured in all case planning considerations.
- Share child development knowledge with families.
What you bring:
- Hold a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, Community Welfare, or related discipline.
- Experienced in team leadership skills, 2-3 years preferred with Children and Young People in Out of Home Care, Foster Care and Kinship Care or Child Protection setting.
- Knowledge of inter-generational trauma and its impact on Aboriginal people, families and communities.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders involved in the delivery of statutory PSP services.
- High-level communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
Other Essentials:
- Current Australian driver's licence, first aid certification and WWCC.
- Current registration with qualified body relevant to your qualification.
- Participate in rostered After Hours on-call duties.
How to apply: If you are committed to trauma‑informed, youth‑centred practice and passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the key responsibilities of the role.
For enquiries, contact the Recruitment team at ••••@anglicare.com.au.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo behavioural testing, reference checks and a National Criminal History Check prior to receiving an offer.
Applications close: 8 October 2026.
(Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and this advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate is identified).
Join us at Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT) and make a real difference in the lives of children and families in your community.
Find out more about us on our website- LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
Anglicare NSW South, NSW West, ACT is a child-safe organisation.
📌 Permanency Coordinator - Foster Care Kinship Care (PSP) (Wagga Wagga)
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