About Us

At Centacare Catholic Country SA, we are committed to service excellence, we will strive to build safe, sustainable, vibrant, innovative and engaged communities in the regions we serve.

We employ approximately 150 staff across our regional footprint, with offices located in Coober Pedy, Ceduna, Kadina, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Streaky Bay and Whyalla.

We support people in the areas of family, youth and children, health and well-being, education and training, homelessness and domestic violence.

We are an inclusive, child safe and a quality accredited organisation.

Job Description

Location: Port Lincoln, South Australia.

Status: Full-Time Contract to 30 June 2026 working 38 hours per week

Annual Salary: from $88,090 to $94,788 per annum

About the Position

In this dual role, you will be responsible for recruiting and assessing Specialist Foster Carers and providing case management and support to ensure children and young people are cared for in safe, nurturing environments. You will work closely with carers, families, and professionals to implement therapeutic care plans and promote the value of alternative care.

As a Case Manager / Recruitment and Assessment Officer key responsibilities will include:

Recruiting and assessing Specialist Foster Carers using approved tools and standards.

Providing case management and support to carers and children in care.

Developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with carers and stakeholders.

Delivering training and support to carers to build specialist skills.

Promoting foster care through community engagement and recruitment campaigns.

Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us

You will have access to:

Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay

Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available

Additional leave provisions

Fantastic professional and career development opportunities

A generous external Employee Assistance Program

An inclusive, supportive and passionate team in a growing organisation

Centacare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an inclusive workplace and recognise that diversity within our workforce allows us to better support our clients and communities. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, come from a culturally diverse group, or have lived experience, we would love to hear from you.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

A minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or Community Services Work (a degree in Social Work or Human Services is desirable)

Experience in case management and community engagement and providing support to families

Knowledge of child development, abuse and neglect, trauma, and therapeutic care models

High-level communication, organisational, and IT skills

Requirements of the role:

Hold (or willingness to obtain) a current DHS Working With Children Check *

Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check) *

Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License (minimum Provisional License)

* Preferred candidates will be supported through these processes

Further Information

For more information on the position, visit www.cccsa.org.au/careers/vacancies and request a copy of the Position Identification Document for further information on the role.

For further information on the role, please contact Nicole Linsell on (08) 8683 0733 or email [email protected].

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your application via email to [email protected]

To be considered, candidates will be required to submit the following documentation:

Cover letter

Copy of your resume

Response to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Identification Document)

Contact details of three professional referees

Please contact Human Resources on (08) 8644 2020 or email [email protected] if you require further information, assistance or support with the recruitment process.

Applications close 9.00am Monday, 13 October 2025

PLEASE NOTE: Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria questions may not be considered.