Manager Casework

• Based in Newcastle, with flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Monthly rostered day off (RDO)
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!

At Life Without Barriers, we deliver inclusive, trauma-informed services that support children, young people, families, and carers to thrive.

From foster care, family support, residential care and youth programs, we work alongside communities to create safe, supportive environments where every child and young person can reach their potential.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

                                            Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

                                            Location: Newcastle

As a Manager Casework, you will provide practice mentoring, coaching, and support to case management staff to achieve positive outcomes for children, young people, and families whilst ensuring the delivery of quality evidence-based services and promoting respectful, purposeful casework

Learn more about Life Without Barriers' services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/

Skills & Experience

• A recognised Degree qualification in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology, Nursing or Mental Health, or a recognised Diploma in a related field and working toward a degree qualification.
• A qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates in NSW and NT, with five (5) demonstrated relevant experience.
• A current driver’s licence
• Demonstrated experience in case planning with children and young people who have experienced trauma, focusing on achieving permanency outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership/management, coaching, mentoring, and providing support and training to managers and staff.
• Understanding of current casework practice for children and young people, including trauma-informed, permanency-focused, and therapeutic case plans.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NSW 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 recruitment@lwb.org.au

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close Sunday 13 September 2026

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.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.