Overview
POSITION: Case Manager / Social Worker - Full Time
SALARY: Attractive remuneration plus superannuation and salary packaging.
Are you a qualified social worker/case manager with experience supporting Aboriginal young people in out-of-home care?
About the Organisation
Since 1991, Yorganop has been Western Australia's first Aboriginal foster care agency. Yorganop works in partnership with government agencies, Aboriginal families, and our community of carers to provide safe and secure care for Aboriginal children. For 34 years Yorganop has been providing essential services for the increasing high number of vulnerable Aboriginal children in Out-of-Home Care.
Yorganop's key driver for over 34 years is to enable children, in particular, Aboriginal children in out-of-home care to fulfil their potential and thrive in life (culturally, socially, and emotionally). We achieve this by providing culturally safe, secure, stable, caring homes with carers who understand Aboriginal ways of being and doing. Yorganop carers are supported in providing culturally safe placements through Yorganop's ongoing cultural training, and immersion in Yorganop's carer community.
About the Role
Yorganop is seeking a culturally responsive and empathetic Case Manager to work alongside foster carers to support Aboriginal children and young people. You will be part of a supportive and values-driven team, committed to child safety, cultural connection, and strengthening outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people in care.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong relationship-building skills, cultural awareness, and a commitment to working in partnership with carers, families, and community.
This role is ideal for someone with Experience in case management with children and families (preferably Out of Home Care) is required.
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Applicant must have valid current working rights in Australia for 12 months or more.
Applicant to have Cultural humility and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people.
As theCase Manager, you will provide professional case management services to Foster Carers for Aboriginal children in out-of-home care. Your approach will be trauma informed and culturally secure. You will ensure the right to self-determination drives your practice, while promoting the wellbeing of children.
You will support Foster Carers to ensure Aboriginal children in OOHC make progress against the Dimensions of Wellbeing and meet goals detailed in their Care Plan (and associated plans).
You will ensure the accurate maintenance of records and will contribute to decision making and the development of care plans for children at key transition points in the care continuum.
You will ensure OOHC compliance requirements are continuously met.
What We Are Looking For
About you:
Are you a qualified social worker/case manager with experience supporting Aboriginal young people in out-of-home care?
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong relationship-building skills, cultural awareness, and a commitment to working in partnership with carers, families, and community.
This role is ideal for a qualified Social Worker, someone with experience in case management with children and families (preferably Out of Home Care) is required.
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Applicant must have current valid working rights in Australia for 12 months or more.
Must have Cultural humility and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and ability to work with communities, families, and young people.
Practical experience in contemporary casework, practice models and methods and their application in working with children, families, and communities to promote healing and family safety and wellbeing.
Ability to respectfully engage with other service providers. Agencies and government bodies to advocate on behalf of children.
Sound knowledge and application for the provisions of the Children and Community Services Act 2004 and other relevant legislation and practices in delivering a professional care service to Aboriginal children, young people, and the community.
Strong assessment, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Strong administrative skills and a high level of computer literacy.
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a successful multi-disciplinary and functional team.
Understanding of trends and issues in the care of children and young people.
Identify as Aboriginal
Qualifications & licences
Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant Human Services area.
Satisfactory National Police Clearance
Satisfactory Working with Children (WWC) Check
Satisfactory Department of Communities (DoC) Departmental Check (Departmental Record Check & Criminal Record Check)
Current Drivers Licence and the ability to travel in response to organisational needs. This requirement will continue for the duration of the employment in this position.
What We Can Offer
12% employer super guarantee contribution
4 Weeks annual leave with leave loading
Generous salary packaging scheme ($15,900 tax free salary component and an additional component of up to $2,650 tax free meals and entertainment card)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Cultural and practice supervision
Friendly team environment
Public Holidays including NAIDOC Public Holiday
Important notes for applicants
Applicants must include a one page covering letter to address the essential criteria plus a concise CV which clearly outlines relevant qualifications and experience.
We reserve the right to close the applications and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. Being suitable for the position does not guarantee an Offer of Employment.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check, Department of Communities check and have a current Working with Children Check Card prior to commencement of employment, and it is to remain valid following commencement.
If you have any queries please contact Elizabeth Cramer, Executive Manager Out of Home Care and Strategy & Innovation on ***or at *********@yorganop.org.au
For general information about Yorganop, visit the Yorganop website
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