Senior Case Manager - ICMS

The South Eastern Case Management Services (SECMS) is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) to provide intensive support and case management to children and young people on statutory Child Protection orders. The SECMS team plays a critical role in supporting them to reach their full potential.

The Opportunity

• Noble Park location on Boonwurrung Country
• Full time, Permanent Role
• $115k pa + Super + Salary Packaging (qualified)

The Senior Case Manager will focus on the provision of intensive levels of support and case management to young people aged 12 –18 who are most “at risk” in the community. These young people are subject to statutory orders either with Child Protection or Youth Justice, and Berry Street provides the contracted case management in accordance with case planning and Children’s Court directions.

You will be:

• Providing contracted case management of children and young people (generally clients on statutory protective orders) in accordance with Children’s Court directions.
• Assisting children, young people and their families to minimise risk and gain stability.
• Promoting the maintenance of the child and/or young person with their family, extended family and other support networks.
• Developing stakeholder relationships within the community and be an effective advocate
• Supporting the Team Leader to oversee program function and staff oversight, including case direction, audits and attending meetings where required.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and highly capable practitioner who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes. You will bring strong case management expertise, sound professional judgement and a collaborative approach to supporting both young people and colleagues.

You will have:

• A Bachelor level qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or relevant field.
• Extensive case management experience working with young people experiencing complex needs.
• Proven ability to provide practice leadership, coaching to case managers and support to colleagues.
• Sound knowledge of the statutory Out of Home Care sector, relevant legislation and best-practice approaches.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to reflective practice, continuous learning and child-centred service delivery.

Our Benefits

• Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

• This role will close Midday, Thursday 14th October, 2026
• Queries to Andy Bowmar Senior Manager on 03 9239 1458

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.