Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive?
Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated Manager Casework Practice to join our Out of Home Care (OOHC) team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Location negotiable- travel required between Sydney, South Coast and Central Coast.

About the Role
As a Manager Casework Practice, you will:

• Establish frameworks, including practice systems, to ensure excellence in service delivery to children, young people and their families. Practice is founded on the principles of evidence informed principles, safety and wellbeing and of the highest quality service provision.
• Build a strong practice culture, informed by relevant research, evidence and data and congruent with consistent practice delivery and improve outcomes for children and young people in OOHC.
• Provide practice support and advice directly, or through the Casework Specialist team.
• Conducting case file audits and case reviews with feedback for performance and practice improvement, and support quality assurance within OOHC NSW.
• Support a team of Casework Specialists to ensure ongoing professional development and practice improvement for Barnardos NSW OOHC programs and staff.
• Provide supervision to direct reports, Casework Specialists to promote ongoing learning and development within the team and model behaviour to the broader NSW OOHC team.
• Develop, implement and embed practice training resources/tools/resources that align with the OCG Standards of Care and Code of Practice and Barnardos practice and Outcomes framework, across NSW OOHC.

You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services that uphold child safety, cultural safety, and family-led practice.

Skills and Experience :

• Tertiary degree level qualification in a Human Services or related field.
• Knowledge of care and protection legislation and practice regarding permanency outcomes for children in OOHC.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a child protection/family support and/or OOHC context.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and leading teams.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting and training individuals and teams who are working with families experiencing high levels of risk and complexity.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of current legislation and practices in NSW child protection and Out of Home Care.
• Experience in a training related role, including the coordination, preparation and facilitation of small and large group training.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, including a strong understanding of cultural safety, self-determination, and the historical and contemporary factors that impact Aboriginal peoples.

What’s on Offer:

• Base salary: $112,175 – $121,583 per annum (pro rata, if applicable) + 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging: Up to $15,860 tax-free (general living expenses)
• Meal & entertainment packaging: Additional $2,650 tax-free per FBT year
• Leave loading and additional wellbeing leave

Other benefits include:

• 35-hour work week
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid cultural leave and a day off during NAIDOC Week
• Extra annual leave over the Christmas–New Year period
• Ongoing development: mentoring, acting up, secondments
• Volunteer leave and opportunities to engage in community events
• Access to Barnardos’ Indigenous Cultural Support Unit, Gurung Wellama

About Barnardos Barnardos Australia is a leading children’s charity with a proud history of protecting children and strengthening families. Our work spans communities across NSW and the ACT, focusing on safe, stable, and connected futures for vulnerable children and young people.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
Barnardos Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first Australians, with unique culture, languages and spiritual relationships to the land and seas. We are strongly committed to improving the lives of children and young people and to uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be safe and cared for within their own communities and remain connected to their families and culture.
For Barnardos Australia, reconciliation means working in a meaningful and respectful way with Aboriginal families and communities. It is a commitment of Barnardos Australia to work in collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities, always guided in this process by principles of self-determination.

Pre-employment Requirements You will need (or be willing to obtain):

• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check (or APP number)
• For ACT roles: Working with Vulnerable People card, CYF Check, and Driver History Check
• COVID-19 vaccination (condition of employment)

How to Apply
To get started, simply submit your current resume.
If your application progresses, you’ll be invited to complete a second stage of the process, which includes access to the full Position Description and selection criteria. You’ll be asked to respond to the criteria at that time.

For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Zoe on (02) 9218 2346 or 0477 808 655

There is no set closing date for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.

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