CatholicCare Wollongong – Campbelltown NSW
CatholicCare is looking for a compassionate and experienced
Team Leader
to join our
Permanency Support Program (PSP)
. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team of Case Managers who work alongside children, young people, families and carers to achieve safe, secure and lasting permanency outcomes. You'll champion trauma-informed, child-centered and restorative practice while ensuring services meet legislative and quality requirements. Along with the PSP Manager, you'll help shape a positive team culture, oversee complex casework and ensure children and young people experience safety, stability and belonging.
Hourly rate:
$***** to $***** per hour (depending on experience)
Hours per week:
38 hours
Position type:
Temporary, Full-Time until end of January ****
Location:
Macarthur, with travel to Southern Highlands & Shoalhaven Regions
Perks with Purpose, Because You Matter
In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives, you'll also enjoy:
Increasing your take-home pay through
Salary Packaging
options with our provider, Maxxia!
Accessing a range of fitness and health facilities through
Fitness Passport
Up to
15 days paid personal leave
every year
Be rewarded for helping our team grow through our
Refer a Friend Program
Healthy work life balance through hybrid working models, flex time and flexible working arrangements
Free and confidential counselling through our
Employee Assistance Program
What You Bring to the Role
Degree qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare, Behavioural or Social Sciences, or a related discipline
Current Working With Children Check
Willingness to travel across the Macarthur, Southern Highlands and Illawarra regions
What We're Looking For




Demonstrated leadership experience within child, youth and family services, including leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
Strong knowledge of Permanency Support Programs, child protection legislation, safeguarding, governance and compliance requirements.
Extensive understanding of trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, child development, family systems and the impacts of trauma and abuse.
Experience overseeing complex case management, risk assessment and permanency planning, while exercising sound judgement in complex environments.
Highly developed communication, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, analytical and systems skills.
A child-centred, culturally responsive and trauma-informed approach, with the ability to build strong relationships with children, families, carers, colleagues and external stakeholders.
Built on Care, Driven by People
CatholicCare is a local not-for-profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances. Our vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where the dignity of every person is respected and valued by putting people first.
For further information contact Myriam Valle at ******
This role may close before the official date as we review applications continuously.
CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks.
CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.
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