Case Manager; Child Youth and Family Orange
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health
Apply now Job no: 507149
Employment type: Full Time
Location: Dubbo & Central NSW
Categories: Child, Youth & Family
- Annual Salary:
From $95,970 + Super + Tool of Trade vehicle - Opportunity to accrue a monthly rostered day off
- Generous Employee Benefits
- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More! - Visa Sponsorship considered for suitably qualified applicants.
At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.
From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.
Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!
Role:Case Manager (Child Youth and Family)
Location:92 Dalton Street, Orange, NSW
Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Hours of Work:Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm
Remuneration:From $95,970 per year + Super + Tool of Trade Vehicle
As a Case Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing holistic support to young people in need. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with young people, who are experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological difficulties.
Through your expertise in therapeutic intervention and case management, you will help guide them towards improved mental well-being, self-esteem, and life skills.
The successful candidate will also conduct weekly home visits across the Western region (Orange, Dubbo, and Bathurst), as well as participate in an on-call roster 2 days per fortnight 5pm to 9am the following morning (subject to change based on business requirements).
- Develop and review case plans in collaboration with relevant Care Team members, addressing the individual needs of children and young people in LWB's care.
- Address the impacts of abuse, neglect, separation from families and complex trauma on children and young people in out of home care.
- Engage in reflective practice, assessment, development, implementation, monitoring, and case plan reviews to ensure young people's needs are met.
- Maintain high-quality, up-to-date record keeping for each child or young person.
- Support children and young people in developing and maintaining positive relationships with family, community members and connection to culture.
- Provide ongoing support and supervision to Carers to assist them implement strategies outlined in relevant plans through home visits and phone support.
- Relevant bachelor’s degree, or a relevant diploma and be working towards a degree. (A qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience and a willingness to undertake further training)
- Previous case management experience within an Intensive Therapeutic Care or Out of Home Care (OOHC) setting
- Experience supporting Children & Young People who have experienced backgrounds of trauma, abuse and/or neglect.
- Understanding of current casework practices for children and young people
- Demonstrated skills in working with individuals, families, or groups using a strengths-based and culturally appropriate approach
The successful candidate will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check; NSW Working with Children Check and a Residential Register Worker Clearance.
For general role enquiries contact Donna via donna.lynch.au
Applications Open:
Friday 2 October 2026
Applications Close:
Sunday 1 November 2026
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.
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.
Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 23:55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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