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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: https://www.challengecommunity.org.au
Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Monique Cacic via email: Write to the company
Applications Close: 22nd February 2026
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