Case Manager - Intensive Therapeutic Care
At Life Without Barriers, we're all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.
From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we're here to break down barriers and build better lives.
Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Newcastle and Central Coast with flexible hybrid working arrangements
About the role
As an Intensive Therapeutic Case Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing holistic support to young people in need. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with young people, who are experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological difficulties. Through your expertise in therapeutic intervention and case management, you will help guide them towards improved mental well‑being, self‑esteem, and life skills.
Regular travel across Newcastle and the Central Coast to the locations of the Children & Young People is a requirement of this role.
Role Requirements
* Relevant bachelor's degree, or a relevant diploma and be working towards a degree. (A qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience and a willingness to undertake further training)
* Previous case management experience within an Intensive Therapeutic Care or Out Of Home Care (OOHC) setting
* Experience supporting Children & Young People with disability, who have experienced backgrounds of trauma, abuse and/or neglect.
* Understanding of current casework practices for children and young people
* Up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging
* Monthly RDO with a competitive salary
* Discounted private health insurance
* Access to discounts on retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check.
How to Apply:
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Emma Kennedy via ***********@lwb.org.au
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight, Sunday 14th December 2025
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
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