• Bring your expertise in case management to this key role
• Help reduce the impact of trauma and disadvantage’ in North & West Victoria
• SCHADS Level 5 + salary packaging, full-time Fixed Term role based in Horsham

Your new role

The Advanced Foster Care Case Manager supports children and young people in foster care by making sure they are safe, stable, and well. You will manage complex cases, especially those involving disability, and help plan for long-term care and permanency.

This role works closely with carers, families, and other professionals to get the best outcomes for each child. As a senior team member, you will also mentor others, share expert advice, and help improve how services are delivered.

A strong understanding of trauma, child development, disability, and the foster care system is essential for this role.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your base hourly rate (SCHADS Level 5) and super, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

• Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave!
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• We recognise contributions with our annual awards programme!
• Hybrid work options and flexibility
• Our people are central - access leadership development
• Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion.

Your skills and experience 

• Bachelor’s degree of Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or related discipline with appropriate practical experience
• Certificates in Shared Lives Victoria and Step by Step Assessment Tool, will be highly regarded
• Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Naomi Lovell at naomi.lovell@vt.uniting.org or call on 0401 460 447 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.