Wanslea are seeking a passionate Carer Engagement Advisor to join our team. This role delivers high quality engagement, recruitment, and ongoing support to both prospective and current foster carers and their families. It involves close collaboration within the Out of Home Care program and the broader Foster Care team to ensure a cohesive and effective service.

About Wanslea

Wanslea was founded in Western Australia 80 years ago and offers services across the state. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share our values; we Care, we Collaborate, we are Accountable, we have Courage, we Celebrate.

Why join Wanslea?

"Through opportunity and community, we grow people."

At Wanslea, you’re encouraged to be your true self! People aren’t pegs, so we don’t have ‘holes’ for you to fit into. People of all cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or other are welcome, and encouraged to apply.

At Wanslea, we’re committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment. We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits available to this role including:

• Permanent part-time position

• Based at our Cloverdale Office with free parking on site

• Salary starting from $99,148.48 per annum plus superannuation

• Opportunity to salary package

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year

• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion

• Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues

About you

The successful candidate will hold Tertiary Qualifications in Community Services or Human Services and demonstrate the below skills and experience:

• Proven Experience in Out of Home Care (OOHC)

• Case and Project Management Skills

• Prioritisation and Time Management

• Understanding of Child Development and Trauma

• Awareness of Historical and Cultural Impacts

As a Carer Engagement Advisor you will:

• Manage Enquiries and Assessments - Respond promptly to foster carer expressions of interest via phone or website. Provide guidance through the enquiry and screening stages, facilitate information sessions, conduct home visits for Pre-Assessment Discussions, and perform home safety checks.

• Oversee Administrative Processes - Complete compliance documentation and carer checks as required. Maintain an up-to-date database monitoring system to ensure adherence to compliance requirements. Update information systems throughout the enquiry, screening, and assessment process. Compile comprehensive Pre-Screening Discussion reports to contribute to decision-making. Participate in Carer Assessment Panels and manage post-panel activities, including onboarding documentation and Induction training.

• Foster Collaborative Relationships - Introduce screened carer applicants to relevant carer assessors and support the development of these working relationships. Liaise and work in partnership with members of the Foster Care teams and other specialist roles within the organization. Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with foster carer applicants, current foster carers, internal and external customers, agencies, and vendors.

• Support Ongoing Learning & Development - Ensure adherence to ongoing learning and development commitments for new and existing carers. Maintain a system for monitoring and recording all learning and development undertakings by carers. Facilitate access to relevant training for carers, both internally through Wanslea and via external providers.

• Initiate Lead Attraction & Engagement - Deliver marketing and recruitment campaigns to enhance Wanslea’s brand and increase the number of foster care applicants. Proactively engage with the community, including attending relevant events within the community.

• Ensure Compliance & Documentation Accuracy - Initiate and complete compliance documentation and other carer checks as required. Maintain an up-to-date database monitoring system to ensure adherence to compliance requirements for all carers.

• Provide Support & Encouragement - Support and encourage prospective carers to apply a reflective, critical thinking approach to how the caring role may impact on their life, family, and other relationships, to assure alignment of expectations.

Apply Now

Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.

For any queries please contact Skye Upton on 08 9245 2441

To learn more about Wanslea visit: http://www.wanslea.org.au.

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Applications close: 13 June 2025

Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wanslea encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.

Wanslea is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.