Bega Valley Shire Council

Case Manager (Brighter Futures)

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a compassionate and organised individual to assist with the coordination and provision of the Brighter Futures Program throughout the Bega Valley community, including maintaining and ensuring the optimal standard of client care in accordance with the Early Intervention Program Service Provision Guidelines.

As a Case Manager, you will develop planning strategies for short and long-term goals as well as evaluate the standard of service provision and take appropriate action via Program Coordinator. You will assist with the provision of public education, advice and awareness of issues relating to the Brighter Futures program within the community.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Degree level qualification in Social Science or related field and has two (2) years' recent related experience in the community sector with direct service delivery to vulnerable families (indicative).

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated knowledge of case management principles.
• Knowledge of the relevant Acts, policies and practices related to general community health and the Early Intervention Program Service Provision Guidelines.
• Experience working with a client management system.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage and prioritise referral responses.

Benefits

This is a fixed term, part time position working 14 hours per week until 31 March 2026.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $92,286.77 gross per annum (paid pro-rata), comprising of:

• $1,591.70 per week base salary
• $183.05 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) 
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Wendy Gibson - Acting Families, Ageing and Disability Coordinator on 02 6499 2377.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 10 April 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.