Graduate Case Manager - Foster Care and Mental Health

About the role

Anglicare is offering a 24-month graduate program in its Community and Mission division, based at the Tamworth office in NSW. You will work in the Mental Health and Foster Care and Adoption team, supporting individuals and families through therapeutic support, care planning and sustained relationships, within multidisciplinary teams. Year 1 has a reduced caseload and close supervision, moving toward independent practice by Year 2.

Key responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges
• Support care planning and therapeutic practice
• Take part in clinical supervision, peer consultation and reflective practice
• Build confidence through structured learning and supported client work
• Develop skills toward independent practice over the 24-month program

Required profile

• Bachelor of Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or a related degree
• Completion of at least one supervised placement as part of your degree
• Graduation by December 2026
• Current NSW driver licence
• Working with Children Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain them before starting
• Permanent work rights in Australia
• Commitment to the full 2-year program; clinical registration is not required

What we offer

• $84,000 base salary plus superannuation
• Not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free
• 24 months of supported practice with individual supervision and peer learning
• Dedicated professional development days
• Support into permanent roles within Community and Mission, subject to vacancies
• Employee Assistance Program and access to employee benefits and discounts

Applications open on 22 October and close on 6 November 2026, with a resume and cover letter.