Residential Care Case Manager - Warrnambool

About the role

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Are you passionate about helping young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential?

MacKillop Family Services is looking for a dedicated Case Manager to join our Residential Care Program in Warrnambool. Our residential homes provide a safe and caring environment for young people who have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, and separation from family. Through a therapeutic approach, we support young people to heal, build resilience, and create positive futures.

As a Case Manager, you'll work alongside young people, Residential Care Workers, families, and other professionals to ensure each child receives the support they need to thrive. You'll coordinate case plans, advocate for young people's needs, connect them with services, and help create opportunities that support their wellbeing, development, and goals.

This is a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships, work within a passionate team, and contribute to lasting positive outcomes for young people in care.

We are recruiting a Case Manager based in Warrnambool, VIC within our Residential Care Program. The role reports to the Residential Coordinator and works closely with Residential Care Workers, leadership teams, families, and external stakeholders.

This is a permanent part-time position working 3 days per week (Work Hours are negotiable)!

What we offer at MacKillop:

• SCHADS (Level 5) $53.43– $55.85 – Dependent on qualifications & experience
• More money in your pocket – salary sacrifice up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways – Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
• Community & connection – Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network

In this role, you'll:

• Support children and young people living in residential care to achieve their goals and reach positive outcomes.
• Develop and review case plans that reflect the individual needs, strengths, and aspirations of young people.
• Coordinate services and advocate for young people to ensure they have access to the support they need.
• Build positive relationships with families, carers, community services, and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitate care team meetings and contribute to planning and decision-making processes.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and case documentation.
• Promote the safety, wellbeing, and rights of children and young people.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and continuous service improvement.
• Support a safe workplace by following organisational policies and health and safety practices. 

We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage and prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. 

For more information, please contact Shawit Tasaw at shawit.tasaw@mackillop.org.au

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.