About the Role

We're looking for a Foster Care Case Workers to join our Specialist team base at Blair Athol.

We’re growing our services and looking for dynamic, values-driven individuals to contribute to our innovation and expansion. This role is an prospect to make a tangible difference, shaping the future of services that empower clients to live their best lives. At Lutheran Care, we’re all about changing lives and building communities—and you could be part of that journey!

Your Key Responsibilities:

- Provision of providing quality carers supports and advocacy to support and equip foster families to enable children and young people to thrive
- Provide case work through assessment, training, support, placement and advocacy
- Assist the placement co-ordinators with the process of matching and placement of children with approved foster carers as required

What’s in It for You?

We believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join Lutheran Care, you’ll enjoy:

- You're Amazing Day – a day off just for you!
- Paid parental leave
- Access to free, confidential counselling sessions
- A kind and awesome workplace culture
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Essential Criteria





- A degree level of qualification in Social Work or similar
- A sound knowledge of the effects of trauma and abuse, attachment issues and behaviour management in relation to children in care
- Demonstrated experience working within out of home and/or family-based care, including the impact of past government policies on First Nations people.

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to hear from you! Show us your experience and enthusiasm for the role by submitting your application below. If you would like a confidential chat about the role, please contact Deborah Whitelock at Lutheran Care on 0419 594 ***.

Applications must include

- A Cover letter
- A current resume.

For more details and to apply, visit: https://www.lutherancare.org.au/vacancies/

Applications close on 18 October 2026

Lutheran Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including culturally diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, to join us in our vision of “changing lives and building communities”.

Please note, Lutheran Care retains the right to close this advert earlier upon identifying a suitable candidate.

📌 Foster Care Case Worker - Specialist (Blair Athol)
🏢 Lutheran Community Care SA/NT
📍 Blair Athol