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Job Post Details

Foster Care Case Worker - Support
Lutheran Care
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2.9
Oaklands Park SA
$98,749 - $106,256 a year
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

$98,749 - $106,256 a year
Parental leave
Permanent, Full-time
Oaklands Park SA

Full job description

Posted: 03/11/2026
Closing Date: 15/11/2026
Salary: $98,749.00 - $106,256.00
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Oaklands Park
Job Category: Community Services & Development

Welcome to Lutheran Care! We are an energetic, forward thinking, not-for-profit organisation, providing support to people who need it most. Our current programs include emergency relief, financial counselling, family support and education, community support, foster care, housing and homelessness services and disability services.

From South Australia to the Northern Territory, we provide a diverse range of vital community services, including homelessness services, foster care, emergency relief, financial counselling, family support, and NDIS disability services. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we will walk side by side with you, regardless of cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, belief systems or circumstances. Our diverse range of programs isn't just a list of services; we're leading the charge to break down barriers and foster genuine inclusion and participation in our communities.

Our eyes are firmly on the future with our plan to harness new technologies and expand our service offerings and footprint in innovative ways.

Job Description

About the Role

We're looking for a Foster Care Case Workers to join our team based at Oaklands Park.

We’re growing our services and looking for dynamic, values-driven individuals to contribute to our innovation and expansion. This role is an opportunity to make a tangible difference, shaping the future of services that empower clients to live their best lives. At Lutheran Care, we’re all about changing lives and building communities—and you could be part of that journey!

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Provision of providing quality carers supports and advocacy to support and equip foster families to enable children and young people to thrive
  • Provide case work through assessment, training, support, placement and advocacy
  • Assist the placement co-ordinators with the process of matching and placement of children with approved foster carers as required

What’s in It for You?

We believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join Lutheran Care, you’ll enjoy:

  • You're Amazing Day – a day off just for you!
  • Paid parental leave
  • Access to free, confidential counselling sessions
  • A kind and awesome workplace culture
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Essential Criteria

  • A degree level of qualification in Social Work or similar
  • Knowledge and understanding of foster care services and the child protection system
  • High level interpersonal skills

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to hear from you! Show us your experience and enthusiasm for the role by submitting your application below. If you would like a confidential chat about the role, please contact Dawn Oakley at Lutheran Care on 0439 961 240.

Applications must include:

  • A Cover letter
  • A current resume.

For more details and to apply, visit: https://www.lutherancare.org.au/vacancies/

Applications close on 15 November 2026

Lutheran Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including culturally diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, to join us in our vision of “changing lives and building communities”.

Please note, Lutheran Care retains the right to close this advert earlier upon identifying a suitable candidate.

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