At a Glance
- Tasks: Support foster carers by managing compliance and conducting assessments.
- Company: Challenge Community Services, empowering communities for over 65 years.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, fitness passport, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
- Qualifications: Experience in the OOHC sector and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40 - 43 $ per hour.
- Carer Compliance Officer Maitland - Permanent Full Time 76 Hours per fortnight
- Challenge Community Services – Maitland NSW
We are seeking a Carer Compliance Officer to join our Foster Care team, supporting the compliance, authorisation and review of foster carers.
Working closely with carers, children and young people and key stakeholders, you will help ensure requirements are met, risks are identified and placements are appropriately assessed and supported.
- SCHAD's Award Level 3Pay rates from$40.49– $43.42 (base rate)
- Salary packaging + meal/entertainment card (if eligible)
- Option to purchase extra annual leave (if eligible)
- Fitness Passport access for you & family (eligibility criteria applies)
- Ongoing training & professional development
Duties
- Manage foster carer recruitment, compliance and authorisation processes.
- Complete suitability, home and placement matching assessments.
- Coordinate and facilitate Shared Lives training and carer panels.
- Conduct carer and end-of-placement reviews within required timeframes.
- Maintain accurate carer records, registers, databases and client management systems.
- Monitor Working with Children Checks, Police Checks and other suitability requirements.
- Respond to placement referrals and support the intake and matching process.
- Prepare high-quality assessment reports and maintain accurate documentation.
- Work collaboratively with carers, Case Workers and key stakeholders.
Skills and Experience
- Relevant experience and knowledge working within the OOHC sector.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive assessment reports with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and maintain quality.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Experience using client management systems and databases.
- Current or willingness to obtain required screening checks.
- Experience using the ACWA Step by Step tool or other assessment tools.
- Experience facilitating Shared Lives or other group-based training.
- Experience using the Carers Register.
- Diploma or degree in Community Services or a related field.
About Us
For over 65 years, Challenge Community Services has been empowering individuals and strengthening communities.
We provide disability accommodation, foster care, allied health, and supported employment services – all with a focus on inclusion and respect.
Closing Date - .28th August 2026
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.
Carer Compliance Officer Maitland - Permanent Full Time 76 Hours per fortnight employer: Challenge Community Services
Challenge Community Services is an exceptional employer located in Maitland, NSW, dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities for over 65 years. With a supportive team culture that values expertise, employees enjoy benefits such as birthday leave, salary packaging options, and access to a Fitness Passport for themselves and their families. This role as a PSP Practice Specialist not only offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families but also provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Challenge Community Services Recruitment Team
