Join our Foster Care team and apply your admin skills to support children and foster families, making a meaningful impact in the community. The Role The Placement Liaison Officer plays a key role in supporting the Foster Care program by providing high-level administrative support to ensure smooth placement processes and ongoing compliance. Based in Seaton, with occasional travel, this position works closely with the Foster Care team and external stakeholders to coordinate referrals, maintain accurate records, manage carer compliance, and assist with training and events. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of children and foster families within the community. This is a fixed-term (parental cover) opportunity until 25 September 2026. Key Responsibilities: Manage placement referrals, maintain placement records, and monitor referral inboxes. Liaise with Placement Services on carer capacity, vacancies, and assist in matching children with carers. Complete and track required documentation, forms, and data bases related to placements and carer compliance. Conduct screening and verification checks, including SAVA, WWCC, interstate child protection, and household safety checks. Create new client files and record placement entries in the Case Management System. What you need to bring Essential Community Services qualification or equivalent experience Demonstrated high level of customer service experience Experience in providing a broad range of administrative support with excellent attention to detail Outgoing, friendly personality with the ability to relate to and communicate with people from diverse cultures, including young children, parents, and staff Ability to work effectively within a multi-faceted team environment, along with a proven ability to work independently Clear and confident communication skills Proactive and able to use initiative Well-developed time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise Highly proficient in advanced Excel Excellent computer literacy, including the Microsoft Office Suite Experienced in accurate data entry Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check Valid Driver’s Licence Availability and ability to do some work outside of standard hours when required Desirable Experience using Penelope electronic client management system Experience working in the non-for-profit or community services sector See attached position description for full details. What's in it for you SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 4, $44.58 super Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay Opportunities for professional growth and development Be part of a supportive and collaborative team Gain experience in a multidisciplinary setting Contribute to community improvement Make a meaningful difference in children's lives Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health insurance discounts with Bupa Who we are Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work. To learn more about us, click on the links below. Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story Centacare Foster Care Program - Centacare How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the 'Apply Now' button. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Jennifer Boyle, Placement Manager, on 08 8159 1466. Applications close 5:00pm on Friday, 29 August 2025. Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply With respect, no agencies please.