* Key role in the recruitment & retention of foster carers
* Providing information, managing enquiries, training, assessment and support
* Permanent, full time role. Be part of a specialist out of home care team
Your role:
Anglicare Victoria provides foster care for children and young people who are temporarily unable to live at home. Anglicare Victoria Home Based Care programs play a vital role in protecting children and young people by ensuring they have a safe and nurturing home while their family cannot care for them.
Key responsibilities:
* Recruit and retain foster carers providing them with the required training and support
* Marketing, enquires, carer assessment, training, accreditation and information sessions
Make your mark:
* Targeted carer recruitment, intake, training and support.
* Contribute to a recruitment strategy including advertising and marketing.
* Present and deliver carer information sessions and where needed training.
* Assessment of Foster Carers.
* Manage and support enquiries from new / potential carers.
* Think strategically and work as part of a team to overcome the challenges associated with the recruitment of new carers.
About You:
* Demonstrated training and assessment skills including the presentation/facilitation of training/information sessions, and conducting accreditation assessments.
* Demonstrated ability to devise and implement marketing/media campaigns in a creative and professional manner pertinent to the needs of Foster Care recruitment.
* Not-for-profit experience and previous out-of-home home care sector knowledge is highly desirable.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills, communicating with influence, organisational, planning, and relationship management skills.
Qualifications/Licences:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, welfare, marketing, event management or related disciplines or matching skills to perform the role.
* Shared Lives and Step by Step accreditation strongly encouraged.
* Driving license.
Make a Move:
* Salaries range from $100,776 to $105,340 (SCHADS level 5).
* Flexible through the increments depending on current level and experience.
* Office location: Yarraville with outreach to Central Highlands (Ballarat) to meet with carers.
* Pool cars available for travel.
* Full time, permanent ongoing role.
* We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
* Access to discounted health insurance as well
* A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
* Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
* A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.
What our people say- "I've genuinely never thought about going to another organisation. The opportunities, the innovation, the commitment to change and working with vulnerable families, young people and communities. It sounds really cliche, but you come into this work to make a difference and you can do that here. We work really hard to make differences in those spaces."
Ready to take the next step:
The closing date is midnight Thursday 12th February 2026.
To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are, this will take you to the application portal. Create a profile using your email and then attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply. We would love to hear about your previous marketing projects, especially those related to foster care or recruitment campaigns.
The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Carla Bloder on or at
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.
Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability