Coordinator

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Coordinator to lead a passionate team delivering vital casework services to foster carers and children.

About Wanslea

Wanslea was founded in Western Australia 80 years ago and offers services across the state. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share our values; we Care, we Collaborate, we are Accountable, we have Courage, we Celebrate.

Why join Wanslea?

"Through opportunity and community, we grow people."

At Wanslea, you're encouraged to be your true self People aren't pegs, so we don't have 'holes' for you to fit into. People of all cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or other are welcome, and encouraged to apply.

At Wanslea, we're committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment. We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits available to this role including:

• Permanent full-time position

• Based at our Cloverdale office with free parking on site and moving to our brand new facility in Bentley in January 2026

• Salary starting from $121,193.13 per annum plus superannuation

• Opportunity to salary package

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year

• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion

• Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Coordinator to lead our dedicated team supporting foster carers and children. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for providing team leadership, overseeing case allocations, and managing assessments to ensure the delivery of high-quality, professional casework services.

You will play a key role in guiding and supporting staff, ensuring that practice standards are maintained, and that all interventions align with best practice principles in child protection, trauma-informed care, and family functioning. Your expertise will help shape positive outcomes for children and families, while fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment.

About you

You are a qualified Social Worker (or equivalent) with extensive experience working with families and children in crisis, including those affected by child protection issues. Your deep understanding of trauma, child development, and family systems underpins your practice, and you bring a strong background in high-level report writing and case management.

As a skilled leader and communicator, you have a track record of supervising staff, students, and volunteers within multi-disciplinary teams. You are confident in managing complex situations, fostering collaborative partnerships across the sector, and upholding child-safe and WHS practices.

You also bring:

• Demonstrated administrative proficiency and IT skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities

• A commitment to maintaining a child-safe environment

• Eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body such as AASW, APA, PACFA, or ACA (Desirable)

Apply Now

Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.

For any queries please contact Skye Upton, Talent Acquisition Partner

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Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wanslea encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.

Wanslea is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.