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About the Role:

As a Caseworker within Challenge Community Services’ Foster Care division, you will provide high-quality case management to children and young people living in Out of Home Care (OOHC). Reporting to the Manager Casework, you will work closely with children, foster carers, families and key stakeholders to ensure safety, stability and positive permanency outcomes.

This role requires strong judgement, time management and the ability to work within legislative and contractual frameworks. Some after-hours work and participation in an on-call roster is required.

Benefits:

• SCHAD’s Award Level 3 Pay rates from $38.65 - $41.45
• Salary packaging + meal/entertainment card (if eligible)
• Option to purchase extra annual leave (if eligible)
• Fitness Passport access for you & family (eligibility criteria applies)
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Annual flu vaccination

Duties:

• Manage cases for children and young people in Foster Care

• Ensure safety, welfare and wellbeing in all decision-making

• Develop, implement and review case plans in line with legislation and standards

• Monitor placements and provide ongoing support to foster carers

• Facilitate case planning and review meetings

• Maintain accurate documentation and meet reporting and compliance requirements

• Support cultural planning and culturally responsive practice

• Liaise with DCJ/FACS and external service providers

• Participate in on-call and after-hours support as required

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Case management experience in Human Services (OOHC, Disability, Aged Care, Nursing or similar)

• Strong analytical, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

• High level organisational and computer literacy skills

• Empathy and commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people

• Current Working With Children Check and satisfactory criminal record

• Unencumbered driver’s licence, registered vehicle and insurance

 Desirable:

• Knowledge of relevant NSW child protection legislation and standards

• Experience within the Permanency Support Program

About Us:

For over 65 years, Challenge Community Services has been empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We provide disability accommodation, foster care, allied health, and supported employment services – all with a focus on inclusion and respect.

How to apply

When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.

To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Monique Cacic via email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 22nd February 2026

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