About the role: Flexible Funding Packages, including Targeted Care Packages (TCPs), are an allocation of funding attached to a specific child or young person based on an assessment of that child’s needs. TCPs aim to enable the transition of the child from residential care into an alternate living arrangement where their experience of care is more positive, and their needs better met. TCPs provide flexibility to personalise supports to the individual needs of children and their carers assisting in alternate placements outside of residential care such as family reunification, kinship, home-based care, lead tenant or independent living. The TCP Key Worker is responsible for the ongoing implementation and overarching case management responsibility of these packages. This is a Fixed Term part time 30.4 hours per week until 30/06/2026 opportunity based in Geelong. The position reports to the TCP Coordinator. Key Selection Criteria: To be successful in this role, you will have: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology and/or related Behavioural Sciences at degree level with relevant experience, or an Associate Diploma with substantial experience in the relevant service stream Demonstrated ability to provide a case management and coordination service in complex family circumstances where multiple service providers may be involved, within a child protection system An awareness, understanding and sensitivity to homelessness issues, the services and supports they may access, and the ability and experience to communicate with a diversity of people from various cultures. Knowledge of the Community Services sector with direct and applicable work experience Demonstrated experience in community service or housing sectors. Our Offer Hourly Rate based on SCHADS Award Level 5 dependent on qualification and experience. Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay. Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership. Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training. Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists. Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal. Key Requirements Valid and current Driver’s Licence; Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop); Valid Employee Working with Children Check; Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application. For more information, please contact: Alice O'Rouke at Alice.ORourke@mackillop.org.au MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age. It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
