Case Manager

Case Manager
* Salary: $92,332 to $104,762 (Plus Superannuation)
* Fixed term role until 30 June 2025
* Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
* Usual work location: 17 Hardware Lane, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified social worker (or similar qualification) to join the Study Melbourne Hub, Victoria and help deliver a suite of welfare support services to international students whilst they study in Victoria.
Reporting to the Manager - Casework Team, the role will focus on day-to-day activities such as intake, assessment, case planning, referral, fostering a welcoming environment for international students visiting the centre and material aid provision. The Manager should also be comfortable giving presentations to groups of students and show perseverance working with a client group that often faces barriers to accessing mainstream services.
The responsibilities of the Case Manager will include, but are not limited to:
* Provide intake, assessment and casework services to international students
* Ensure that all casework, financial and project files are maintained to high standards
* Deliver services that are culturally responsive and support the empowerment of international students
* Provide a safe and welcoming service to international students in a study and event space. This includes practical facilities support, triage for urgent issues, preparing the SMHV for events and activities, and participating in reception duties as required.
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
* Demonstrated experience undertaking intake assessment, case planning and referrals
* Demonstrated and well-developed interpersonal communication skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Relevant tertiary degree in Social Work or other related discipline
* Proficiency in languages other than English would be well regarded
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jenniffer Waweru, Manager Casework Team on 1800 056 449, 0456 577 495 or at jenniffer.waweru@studymelbourne.vic.gov.au.
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.
We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
How to Apply
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Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 6 March 2024.