Berry Street is one of the largest independent agencies within Australia, providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children and families across Victoria each year. We pride ourselves on our ingenuity, evidence based and multi-dimensional thinking to provide the best outcomes for our young people
We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful and strive to make this happen each day
* Traralgon location, in Gunaikurnai Country
* 2 x Full-Time, Fixed Term positions until 30th of June 2027
* Qualified Base Salary $100kpa + Super & Salary Packaging
About the GOALS+ Program
The Going Out and Living Successfully (GOALS+) Program supports young people to develop the skills, confidence, and behaviours needed to transition from supported care to independent living.
The program offers case management, coaching, and accommodation for young people aged 16–21 who are leaving out-of-home care, experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness.
Your Opportunity
Provide holistic case management and coaching that empowers young people aged 16–21 to successfully transition from out-of-home care or homelessness to independent living within 12 months. This includes delivering tailored support across key life domains—such as housing, education, employment, health, and wellbeing—while fostering resilience, life skills, and community connections.
The Case Manager works collaboratively with young people, their care teams, and external services using a strength-based approach to develop and implement individual plans that promote stability, independence, and long-term success.
About You
You will have case management experience supporting and engaging young people with challenging behaviours, including those impacted by trauma, homelessness, disability, and protective concerns.
A Cert IV or Diploma qualification in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or relevant qualifications including social work, youth work, alcohol/other drugs and/or substantial experience in working therapeutically with young people is required for this role.
The Benefits
* Regular reflective supervision
* $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
* 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
* 17.5% leave loading
How to Apply
Applications including resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria for the position to be submitted by 11pm on Tuesday 20th of January 2026
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Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required and Victorian Carer Register clearance if applicable.
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTQIA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.