At a Glance
- Tasks: Support therapists in managing cases for families with complex needs and assist in home interventions.
- Company: Join MacKillop Family Services, a diverse and inclusive organisation dedicated to helping vulnerable families.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, ongoing career development, and free counselling support.
- Other info: Full-time role based in South Melbourne with opportunities for cultural competency training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in clinical interventions and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
About the role: The Case Manager takes on the bulk of the practical case management needs for the team. This is to enable the therapists to focus on carrying out the multiple, intensive clinical interventions that form the evidenced based model. Each therapist has a case load of 4-6 families, and the therapeutic intervention lasts between 4 to 7 months. The Case Manager also assists therapists carry out interventions in the homes and communities once the therapist and family members have developed and practised the interventions. The Case Manager will support therapists in situations that require a second clinician either to increase clinician safety or to help the therapist in working with families experiencing high clinical needs. This is a Full-Time opportunity based in South Melbourne within our Restoring Families program. The position reports to the MST Supervisor.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated and extensive experience and skills in assessment and clinical interventions and family centred practice with vulnerable children, young people and families with complex needs.
- Sound knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and policies relating to child welfare and the Best Interests of the Child Practice Model.
- Highly developed skills in assessing risks, needs and safety for vulnerable children, young people and families.
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, written, verbal and computer skills.
Our offer:
- Generous Salary Packaging - helps increase your take home pay.
- Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training.
- Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges.
For more information, please contact: Doliza Reyes-Bibbs at 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Restoring Families Case Manager employer: MacKillop Family Services
McAuley Community Services for Women is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering women and children facing family violence and homelessness. Located in Ballarat, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth, competitive pay, and comprehensive wellbeing programs, all while fostering a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while developing your skills in a trauma-informed environment.
