EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• A commitment to work within the Mission, Vision and Values of CatholicCare.
• A working knowledge of the legislation, policies, and standards relevant to child protection, statutory out-of-homecare, the SIL and child safe organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide professional support to Caseworkers and Care Team Support Workers through effective mentorship to deliver accountable and collaborative casework that respects the culture and context of each young person, family, and community.
• Ensure casework and client recording and reporting compliance through effective review, auditing, and feedback mechanisms.
• Prepare and review input to applications, submissions and general correspondence on matters impacting the SIL program, ensuring responses are accurate and provided within timeframes.
• Prepare and review input to court work as required by the NSW Children’s Court, District and Supreme Courts, ensuring responses are accurate and provided within timeframes.
• Provide authoritative practice through ongoing professional development and collaboration across CatholicCare, and with key partners i.e. The Office of Safeguarding,(OoSG) the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, (DCJ), and the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian, (OCG).
• Participate and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and professional development to ensure practice knowledge and skills are contemporary, ethical and evidence based.
• As a member of the leadership team, contribute to operational and policy issues and change management strategies which support CatholicCare’s goals and objectives.
• A demonstrated commitment to work flexible hours and On-Call After Hours to meet the needs of young people.
• Ability to demonstrate and work within the key accountabilities and inherent requirement of this position detailed in Section 12. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Welfare, orrelated discipline with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Current NSW Driver Licence
• Current Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• This role is subject to a NSW Office of the Children's Guardian Residential Care Workers Register check.
• Diploma of Leadership and Management or willingness to obtain. (Desirable)
• Previous experience in working with young people, particularly in the NSW Out Of Home Care programs. (Desirable)

To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• What motivates your desire for this role and how does it correspond with your career objectives?
• Your professional qualifications and previous experience in a related position.

For any further information about the role, please contact Sara Evans, Manager - Supported Independent Living: sara.evans@catholiccare.org.au

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications will be reviewed as received up until 11.59pm Wednesday 04 February 2026

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect.  It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. 

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.