Careers

• Work for one of Australia's leading social purpose organisations 
• Attractive salary, monthly rostered day off and car, fuel card, laptop and phone
• $15,900 Salary packaging and $2,800 Entertainments card 
• Location - Anywhere within the Victoria Region

About the Organisation

Every day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, as we work collaboratively with families, carers, and communities, to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. With a focus on ensuring safety and respect, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future.

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.

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.

About the role

The Intake Officer coordinates the initial entry process for children and young people referred to LWB Foster Care programs. The position also mentors and coaches Foster Carers to ensure every Carer has an opportunity to develop in their caring role, has adequate support and the necessary skills to meet Carer competencies and the needs of children in care.  This is a permanent position with a flexible work base anywhere within the Victoria region. Travel is required within this region. 

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, document, and respond to client referrals from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, and ensure any necessary complementary LWB documentation is also completed
• Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders regarding immediate response and planned services to assist in identifying suitable placements
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary area team to identify, understand and address impacts of trauma on children and young people
• Ensure all work is guided by the CARE therapeutic framework and relevant legislative and policy requirements
• Work in partnership with Foster Carers to ensure they can provide trauma-informed care for children, whilst they are given opportunities to expand on skills and learning. This includes through formal supervision and informal check ins, including home visits
• Complete Carer accreditation reviews as required
• Ensure appropriate program documentation and administration across LWB and Departmental systems and databases
• Communicate and act in ways that are consistent with Life Without Barriers Values of Responsive, Imaginative, Courageous, Respectful and Relationships
• Comply with all Life Without Barriers policy, code of conduct, procedures and practices, external funding body requirements and legislation.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant bachelor’s degree. The preferred minimum qualifications are Bachelor of Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology, Nursing and Mental Health. (Note: A qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal staff with appropriate experience and willingness to undertake further training.)
• A current driver’s licence
• Registration to deliver Shared Lives Victoria training is desirable.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Foster Carer support, assessment or training role is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• High level organisation and time management skills, which includes the ability to prioritise workload to meet changing demands.
• Demonstrated skills in using client information data bases and recording systems.
• High level written and oral communication, interpersonal, liaison, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to use initiative in the workplace and demonstrate a high level of autonomy and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide quality supervision and coaching to carers in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability in using Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact Sadna @ sadna.patelthomas@lwb.org.au

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 1st June 2025.