Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive? Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated Case Managers to join our OOHC team team in Wyong, 2259. This is a opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families. We have roles available in our Adoptions, Permanent Care, and Temporary Family Care teams. The TFC program offers a 12-month contract, with permanent opportunities available in our Permanent Care and Adoptions teams. About the Role As a Case Manager, you will: Build relationships and connections with children, young people, parents, extended family and carers that are strengths based, support capacity building and transparent. Be proactive, and engagement driven in a manner to deliver case plan goals in partnership children and their families. Work with parents and extended family will be collaborative, empathic, transparent and focused on building capacity. Develop, implement and review of plans for each child in care. Ensure plans reflect the principles of permanency planning, Aboriginal placement principles and participation, along with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation. Planning, supervising and coaching parents and others in family time, and other interactions, to build parenting skills and capacity. Utilising Barnardos electronic case management systems and tools in all planning and documenting of interventions with children, families and carers. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services that uphold child safety, cultural safety, and family-led practice. Skills and Experience : Tertiary degree level qualification in a Human Services or related field or significant experience in the sector demonstrating relevant knowledge and skills for the role. Knowledge of child development and childhood developmental trauma. Knowledge of parenting support and capacity building. Demonstrated experience of working with children, young people and families in a child protection or OOHC context. Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, including a strong understanding of cultural safety, self-determination, and the historical and contemporary factors that impact Aboriginal peoples. What’s on Offer: Base salary: $76,387 – $91,282 per annum (pro rata, if applicable) 12% superannuation Salary packaging: Up to $15,860 tax-free (general living expenses) Meal & entertainment packaging: Additional $2,650 tax-free per FBT year Leave loading and additional wellbeing leave Other benefits include: 35-hour work week Flexible working arrangements Paid cultural leave and a day off during NAIDOC Week Extra annual leave over the Christmas–New Year period Ongoing development: mentoring, acting up, secondments Volunteer leave and opportunities to engage in community events Access to Barnardos’ Indigenous Cultural Support Unit, Gurung Wellama About Barnardos Barnardos Australia is a leading children’s charity with a proud history of protecting children and strengthening families. Our work spans communities across NSW and the ACT, focusing on safe, stable, and connected futures for vulnerable children and young people. STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT Barnardos Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first Australians, with unique culture, languages and spiritual relationships to the land and seas. We are strongly committed to improving the lives of children and young people and to uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be safe and cared for within their own communities and remain connected to their families and culture. For Barnardos Australia, reconciliation means working in a meaningful and respectful way with Aboriginal families and communities. It is a commitment of Barnardos Australia to work in collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities, always guided in this process by principles of self-determination. Pre-employment Requirements You will need (or be willing to obtain): National Police Check Working with Children Check (or APP number) For ACT roles: Working with Vulnerable People card, CYF Check, and Driver History Check How to Apply To get started, simply submit your current resume . If your application progresses, you’ll be invited to complete a second stage of the process, which includes access to the full Position Description and selection criteria . You’ll be asked to respond to the criteria at that time. For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Zoe on (02) 9218 2 or 0477 808 There is no set closing date for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged. Make your next role one that truly makes a difference. Join Barnardos — a children’s charity that puts purpose into practice. 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