Wandiyali is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation established in Awabakal (Newcastle) in 1997. As the largest accredited Aboriginal provider of Permanency Support Program (PSP) Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) services across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Region and Port Stephens, Wandiyali is committed to delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed and community-led supports for Aboriginal children, young people and families.
In addition to OOHC services, Wandiyali delivers a broad range of Family Preservation and community support programs, working in partnership with children, young people, families and communities to achieve safe, culturally strong and sustainable outcomes.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who has experience in leadership or has demonstrated experience in PSP Foster Care who is looking for a pathway into leadership.
Please note this is a fixed-term position ending on Wednesday 30 June 2027.
The primary function of the PSP Foster Care Casework Coordinator is to provide leadership, coaching, motivation, and guidance to the casework team to:
- Ensure a quality service which promotes the welfare, Cultural connection, and interests of children, young people in Out of Home Care and their families, and:
- Provide safe, stable, and suitable permanency options for children and young people and:
- The provision of quality case management of children and young people to meet their Cultural, day-to-day care and support needs.
The Benefits
As a Wandiyali PSP Foster Care Casework Coordinator, you will benefit from additional career development support, including,
- 12 weeks induction
- Ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.
You will be supported to maintain family connections and well-being through,
- 5 weeks of annual leave.
- Option to take 1 day of accrued time off leave per month, and
- Time off in lieu arrangements
- After the initial induction period, work-from-home options may be agreed.
You will also have the option to reduce tax and cost of living expenses through,
- Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year
- Meal and Entertainment Salary Sacrifice of up to $2,650 each FBT year
- Employee Benefits programs providing discounts on a large variety of consumer services and products.
If you are looking for a career dedicated to making positive change and have experience working with Aboriginal children, young people, families, or communities, we would like to hear from you.
How to
For this position please attach:
- A current resume
- A cover letter introducing yourself, and addressing the essential criteria below.
Closing date: Friday 19 June 2026
Please note applications may close earlier than the stated date, if a suitable applicant is found.
For further information please contact;
Talana Kilroy
Senior People & Culture Officer 49575900 or talana@wandiyali.com.au
