Foster Care Case Manager

Transform lives, every single day

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.

We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving society's most vulnerable for over 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for thousands of people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we're extending our reach and impact even further.

As our Case Manager – Foster Care, you'll play an important role in supporting children and young people in out-of-home care, helping them experience safety, stability and a sense of belonging.

Based on the Central Coast or in Newcastle? This could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

This is a predominantly remote position, offering the flexibility to work from home while remaining connected to a supportive and experienced Foster Care team. You'll only be required to attend our Telopea office once per month as a minimum, with additional attendance when necessary for training, meetings or operational requirements.

You'll combine the flexibility of home-based work with meaningful face-to-face engagement with children, foster carers, birth families and local services.

Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values – we live them.

Your opportunity

Working within Anglicare's Foster Care service and reporting to the Foster Care Team Leader, you'll provide high-quality, child-centred case management to children and young people in out-of-home care.

You'll work closely with foster carers, birth families, the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and other service providers to ensure each child's safety, wellbeing, cultural identity and permanency needs are supported.

You'll also contribute to family restoration and other permanency pathways, helping children and families work towards safe, sustainable outcomes.

While you'll enjoy the autonomy of working remotely, you'll remain connected to our broader Foster Care team through regular supervision, collaboration and professional development.

Your working arrangements

This position is designed for someone living on the Central Coast or in Newcastle, who can work independently from home and undertake regular community-based visits.

You'll be required to attend our Telopea office at least one day per month, with additional attendance where required for training, case reviews, supervision or operational needs.

Regular travel across the Central Coast and, when required, other locations within NSW is an inherent part of the role.

With integrity and compassion, you will:

• Manage foster care placements, coordinating assessments, case plans, reviews and interventions to support children's safety, wellbeing and placement stability.
• Build positive relationships with children, young people, foster carers and birth families, providing guidance and practical support while monitoring placement needs and risks.
• Contribute to family restoration and permanency planning, working collaboratively with families, DCJ and relevant services to achieve safe and sustainable outcomes.
• Facilitate and monitor family time, assess children's safety and wellbeing, and prepare accurate, professional case notes, assessments and reports.
• Work autonomously across the Central Coast and surrounding service areas while maintaining strong communication, compliance and collaboration with the broader Foster Care team.

What you'll bring

You're a compassionate, organised and resilient Case Manager who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care.

You understand the complexities of child protection and foster care and bring the ability to build trusted relationships with children, carers, birth families and other stakeholders.

You'll have strong assessment and case planning skills, sound professional judgement and the confidence to respond effectively to complex or high-risk situations.

Importantly, you're someone who thrives with autonomy. You can manage your workload, prioritise competing demands and remain accountable while working remotely and independently in the community.

What's required

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or Community Services.
• Demonstrated case management experience in child protection, out-of-home care, family support, permanency or a related field.
• Sound knowledge of NSW child protection legislation, OOHC practices, family restoration and permanency planning.
• Strong assessment, case planning and professional report-writing skills, with the ability to work independently and maintain accurate client records.
• An unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence, willingness to travel regularly and the ability to attend the Telopea office at least once per month.

The successful candidate will also be required to satisfy relevant pre-employment checks, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

What's preferred

• Experience supporting foster carers and managing complex foster care placements.
• Experience undertaking family restoration work and collaborating with DCJ.
• Knowledge of local services and community networks across the Central Coast and Newcastle.
• Experience working remotely or independently in a community-based service.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

You'll also share our organisational values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence, embedding them in everything you do.

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen.

At Anglicare, you'll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that's ready for the future. You'll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Predominantly remote working arrangements – work from home while supporting children and families in your local community.
• Minimal office attendance – just one required day per month at our Telopea office, with additional attendance when operationally necessary.
• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay, with salary packaging of up to $15,900 of eligible income.
• Spend up to an additional $2,650 on eligible meals and entertainment through salary packaging.
• Ongoing professional development, regular supervision and opportunities to grow your career.
• Exclusive discounts across hundreds of retailers.
• Employee Assistance Program and access to Fitness Passport, subject to eligibility.

We're many services, with one purpose – to meet people where they are and walk with them. At Anglicare, we believe everyone is Made for Connection, with God, with each other and with the places we call home.

But sometimes, life unravels. That's where we step in, in Community and Mission, offering hope, support and presence.

Through our Foster Care services, we work alongside children, young people, carers and families to create safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive and meaningful connections can be maintained.

Every interaction matters. And it's not just what we do. It's how we do it: side-by-side, with compassion and care.

Are you ready for a career that means more?

If you're an experienced Case Manager based on the Central Coast or in Newcastle and looking for a role that offers flexibility, autonomy and meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button and submit your application.

All applicants will receive a response.

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring.

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Application Close Date: December 05, 2026