Welcome to Lutheran Care!

We are an energetic, forward thinking, not-for-profit organisation, providing support to people who need it most.

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

With a focus on the future, we are embracing new technologies and expanding our services in innovative ways.  If you are ready to be a part of a passionate team that’s making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

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!

Our Foster Care Service (FCS) is funded through the Department for Child Protection (DCP) to provide family based foster care services in the SA Metropolitan North, South, West, and East, the Adelaide Hills, the Barossa, Fleurier Peninsula and the Murray/Mallee regions.

The aims and objectives of this role are to liaise with staff of the Department for Child Protection (DCP); Placement Services Unit (PSU), DCP Case Management and LC Foster Care Services team to receive and process referrals of children who may be considered for a placement with LC Foster Carers and to provide case worker support to respite only households. The role works closely with these teams to ensure the best possible placement outcomes for each child.

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 Bachelor of Social Work (or above) i.e. Masters
• Knowledge and experience of out of home care services and issues facing foster carers
• Case Management experience in out of home sector

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, feel free to contact Dawn Oakley on 0439 961 240. 

** Please note that this role is part time 0.6 FTE 

Applications must include:

• A Cover letter
• A current resume

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

Applications close 11 July 2025

Lutheran Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encorage 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.