Case Manager - Intensive Case Management Services

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Berry Street is recruiting a full-time permanent Case Manager to deliver trauma-informed intensive case management from Morwell on Gunaikurnai Country, with around $100k p.a. for qualified applicants plus super and salary packaging. You will support young people aged 12–18 engaged with DFFH including Child Protection and Youth Justice, delivering contracted case management under Children’s Court directions and helping families and networks to promote safety and stability. The ideal candidate will have case management or outreach experience with young people, strong engagement and advocacy skills, and a Diploma in Community Services or Youth Work (Bachelor preferred). Benefits include salary packaging, 17.5% leave loading and EAP. Apply with resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria by 5pm Friday 26 June 2026; inquiries to Kelly Gretton 0429 482 084. Berry Street values diversity and provides adjustments during the process.

Berry Street’s Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) program in Gippsland supports young people aged 12–18 who are engaged with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), including Child Protection and Youth Justice.

The Opportunity

• Morwell Location on Gunaikurnai Country
• Full time, Permanent role
• $100k pa (Qualified) + Super & Salary Packaging

As a Case Manager, you will provide intensive, trauma-informed case management to young people experiencing significant vulnerability. You will work closely with young people, their families and support networks to promote safety, stability and positive outcomes, in line with Children’s Court orders and case planning requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing contracted case management for children and young people (generally clients on statutory protective orders) in accordance with Children’s Court directions. 
• Assisting children, young people and their families to minimise risk and gain stability. 
• Promoting the maintenance of the child and/or young person with their family, extended family and other support networks. 
• Developing stakeholder relationships within the community and being an effective advocate.

About You

You are a committed and adaptable practitioner who is passionate about supporting young people and families.

You will bring:

• Experience in case management and/or outreach support with young people
• Strong engagement, communication and advocacy skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, carers and service networks
• Understanding of the child protection and/or youth justice systems (highly regarded)
• A relevant Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work or a related field - a Bachelor qualification is preferred.

Our Benefits

• Up to $15,900 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
• Reflective supervision and ongoing professional development

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria for the role by 5pm Friday 26 June 2026

Contact Information

• Queries to Kelly Gretton, Team Leader ICMS 0429 482 084

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 [email protected]

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.