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About the Role:

Challenge Community Services is seeking a dedicated Caseworker to join our Foster Care team. Reporting to the Manager Casework, you will provide case management for children and young people in Out of Home Care (OOHC), ensuring their safety, wellbeing and permanency outcomes are the priority.

This role involves working closely with children, families, foster carers and external stakeholders to achieve stable, positive outcomes. Participation in an on-call roster and occasional after-hours work is required.

Benefits:

• SCHAD’s Award Level 3 Pay rates from $38.65 - $41.45
• Salary packaging + meal/entertainment card (if eligible)
• Flexible roster with shift work, weekends, public holidays & sleepovers
• 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 foster care placements and deliver effective case management

• Develop and review case plans in line with court orders and permanency goals

• Monitor placements to ensure safety and stability

• Facilitate case meetings and maintain accurate records

• Support and guide foster carers

• Promote family engagement and positive contact arrangements

• Develop Cultural Support Plans where required

• Complete reports and documentation within required timeframes

• Liaise with key stakeholders including NSW Department of Communities and Justice

• Participate in the on-call roster

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Experience in case management within Human Services (e.g. OOHC, Disability, Aged Care)

• Strong communication and report writing skills

• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines

• Well-developed organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Current Working With Children Check and satisfactory criminal record

• Current driver’s licence and comprehensively insured vehicle

 Desirable:

• Knowledge of relevant NSW child protection legislation and standards

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 Katy Rae

via email [email protected]

Closing Date - 15th March 2026

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