Key Worker, Targeted Care Packages

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights.

We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

• Ballarat, Wadawurrung Country
• Full time, 12 month Fixed Term contract
• $105k pa + Super & Salary Packaging

About the TCP Program

The introduction of Targeted Care Packages (TCP) enables children and young people from Residential Care and Home-Based Care to transition into care arrangements where their needs will be met. Alternative placements could include with parents, family or friends, a foster carer, independent or semi-independent living or other form of care.

The aim of Targeted Care Packages is first and foremost to achieve better outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care. To that end, the best interests of children and young people will guide all decision-making when considering care and support options to ensure an individually tailored response.

Through coordinated case management and intensive support for young people aged 0-19 years who are on statutory orders with or who have come in contact with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), a number of interventions & support services are wrapped around to enable the young person to experience a sense of belonging, support to achieve and thrive with hope for their future.

Your Opportunity

Liaise with relevant services and advocate on behalf of children and young people to ensure access to resources where necessary.

In alignment with the child or young person’s best interests, this role provides comprehensive case management focused on reducing protective concerns and promoting personal development, in line with case planning and Children’s Court directives.

Develop individual care plans which specify objectives of interventions, anticipated timelines, and tasks and responsibilities necessary for their achievement.

About You

Demonstrated ability to engage with young people, their care teams, families, communities and others towards building a sustainable and secure placement for the young person

To be considered for the role you will come with a minimum diploma in Community Service, Social Work or a related discipline.

The Benefits

• Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
• Regular reflective supervision
• A culture that values and support professional development

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by 11 pm on Friday 21 August, 2026. We will be reviewing applications as we receive them.

Queries to Sarah Bartlett Senior Manager – Specialist Care, Housing & Transitions - Complex Care ••••@berrystreet.org.au

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 ••••@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.