Careers

• Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
• Hybrid role - work from home and the office (Milton or Springwood QLD offices)
• Monthly RDO 

About the Organisation

At Life Without Barriers, we recognise the challenges people impacted by modern slavery face in navigating their circumstances, safety, connections and independence. Through our National Immigration Support Service (NISS), we provide compassionate, culturally safe, and trauma-informed support to people impacted by forced marriage living in the Australian community. We walk alongside individuals and families on their journey, helping them navigate what can be complex and challenging systems and empowering them to reach their goals, one step at a time.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Case Manager to join our Forced Marriage Specialist Support Program (FMSSP). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex, trauma-informed services, particularly in the areas of modern slavery, domestic and family violence and/or Child Protection.

As a Case Manager in the Forced Marriage Specialist Support Program, you will provide intensive case management support, working with clients to empower them on their journey to safety and independence. Your empathetic approach and strong advocacy skills will be essential in navigating complex legal, social and systemic challenges. Engaging with families, communities and services, you will have a key role in raising awareness of the risks associated with Forced Marriage.

This is a permanent full-time position based in Milton or Springwood (QLD) office with hybrid work from home flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments, specifically risk assessments and developing safety plans
• Working with individuals / families who are victims/survivors of Forced Marriage
• Offering emotional & practical assistance
• Facilitating access to essential services
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in community awareness activities to promote understanding and prevention of Forced Marriage

 Skills & Experience

• A recognised Degree qualification in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology, Nursing or Mental Health.
• Experience developing quality case plans or individual plans
• Demonstrated experience working autonomously with multiple clients simultaneously
• Experience working with individuals, families or groups from a culturally appropriate perspective
• High level communication, influencing, liaison, negotiation and mediation skills
• Current unrestricted drivers licence 

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, Blue Card and QLD LCS clearance.

Benefits.

• Competitive base salary
• $15,900 annual salary packaging tax-free for everyday living expenses (for example, mortgage or rent) 
• Options in a Novated Car Lease - pay no GST on the purchase price of new car or save on running costs of existing car. 
• A mobile phone and laptop
• A rostered day off per month
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest social purposes organisations.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Travel club membership & discounted health insurance 

Additional Support 

Life Without Barriers offers a dedicated After-Hours Service (AHS) for all NISS and Child Youth and Family programs. AHS ensures efficient responses to after-hours events that cannot wait until the next business day, relieving our front-line staff from on-call duties and significantly improving their work-life balance.  

 How to Apply

Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries relating to the position, contact Tracy at recruitment@lwb.org.au. We will not accept emailed applications, please follow the prompts to apply.

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Application closing date is midnight Sunday 29^th of March 2026.