If you are committed to trauma‑informed, youth‑centred practice and passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people, we want to hear from you.

- Position Type: Full Time

- Office Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW

- Award Classification: SCHADS Level 4

- Remunerations: $53.43p.h + 12% superannuation

- Salary packaging: up to $15,900 per year, through Maxxia

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 Out of Home Care services—including Intensive Therapeutic Care, Foster & Kinship Care, and Carer Support.

Anglicare is committed to safeguarding children and young people and maintaining environments where they are safe, respected and supported.

We have zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, exploitation or harm. All employees are expected to actively contribute to a child-safe culture and demonstrate behaviours that protect and promote the wellbeing of children and young people.

People choose Anglicare because we lead with compassion, integrity, dignity, inclusiveness and strong therapeutic practice - making us an employer of choice for those passionate about keeping children and young person's secure, supported and connected.

What you will do:

The FCKC Coordinator is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and delivery of Foster Care and Kinship Care (FCKC) services under the Permanency Support Program (PSP). The role provides operational oversight, supervision, and practice leadership to a team of Case Managers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed and therapeutic case management services that support children and young people to achieve safety, stability, wellbeing, and permanency.

The FCKC Coordinator works collaboratively with children, young people, families, carers, communities, and key stakeholders to develop and implement child-focused case plans, achieve positive permanency outcomes, and ensure services are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, funding requirements, and Anglicare policies and procedures. The role is also responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, professional practice, and service excellence across the program.

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.

- The FCKC Coordinator may hold a small case load.

What you bring:

- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline,

In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a Diploma in community services and a Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma may be considered.

- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and contemporary child protection, permanency and therapeutic practice.

- Demonstrated experience within Foster Care, Kinship Care, Out of Home Care, Child Protection, Permanency Support Program or related human services settings.





- Demonstrated experience coordinating case management services and supporting staff to achieve practice and service delivery outcomes.

- Demonstrated understanding of child development, attachment, trauma, loss, grief, adversity and therapeutic care principles, and the application of trauma-informed approaches across Foster Care and Kinship Care services.

- Knowledge of permanency planning principles, case management frameworks, risk assessment processes and strengths-based practice.

- Demonstrated ability to provide practice guidance, coaching and support to Case Managers to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

- Knowledge of Aboriginal cultures, kinship systems, community connections and the impact of intergenerational trauma on Aboriginal children, families and communities.

- Demonstrated ability to lead and promote culturally safe, responsive and inclusive practice and support implementation of Cultural Care Plans.

- Well-developed leadership, supervision and mentoring skills with the ability to support staff performance, development and accountability.

- Strong assessment, risk management, problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to support staff managing complex cases.

Other Essentials:

- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).

- Current unrestricted Driver License. (Access to a fleet vehicle for work-related travel, as needed.)

- First Aid Certificate

- This is an office-based role with occasional working from home opportunities operating Monday to Friday. Some weekend work may be required.

- Participation in an on-call roster will be required.

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the key responsibilities of the role listed above. For enquiries, contact the Recruitment team at ••••@anglicare.com.au.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo behavioural psychometric testing, phone reference checks, sign a Statutory Declaration, WWCC verification and a National Criminal History Check prior to receiving an offer.

Applications close: 3 December 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).

Anglicare NSW South, NSW West, ACT is a child-safe organisation. Find out more about us on our website- LinkedIn and Facebook pages.

📌 FCKC Coordinator - Foster Care Kinship Care (PSP) (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Anglicare NSW South, NSW West and ACT
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