Regional Manager Foster Care Services

About the role

ac.care is seeking a Regional Manager Foster Care Services to provide supervision to home based care staff and take primary responsibility for the delivery of the Foster Care services provided by the relevant team, including contract compliance, program performance and continuous quality improvement.

As part of this role you will:

• Take primary responsibility for the delivery of the home based care services provided by the relevant team, including contract compliance, program performance and continuous quality improvement
• In conjunction with the Manager and other relevant people, contribute to the successful development and implementation of the research, development and continuous improvement of the Foster Care program
• In conjunction with the Manager, be actively involved in identifying deficits in the service system and assisting in strategies to address them
• Participate in appropriate regional area state-wide and other forums to promote ac.care (specifically Foster Care) and contribute to policy development
• Ensure that the team is operating in accordance with the requirements of the Service Agreement and registration standards as required by the Department of Child Protection (DCP).

Benefits:

• $55.72 per hour
• Full Time
• Five (5) weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging benefits
• 12% employer contribution to superannuation.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:

• A degree in an appropriate human services discipline (eg Social Work, Child Development, Human Services, Social Sciences, Psychology) or substantial progress achieved towards completion of this qualification.
• Knowledge of child development, attachment theory and the impact of trauma on children.
• Leadership and / or management experience.
• Understanding of supervision and its role in human services and ability to provide this to staff.
• Experience working in family and community services.
• Experience engaging and working collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Understanding and knowledge of best practice interventions, theories and strategies when working with families including therapeutic approaches.
• Experience working with families with multi-faceted and complex situations.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including child protection and family law.
• Willingness to review procedures and work practices to fulfill contractual and organisational requirements.
• Initiative, reliability and motivation with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines while maintaining high professional standards.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety and Equal Opportunity Legislation.
• Understanding of Aboriginal, multicultural and social justice issues.

Special Conditions

• Current SA driver’s licence ‘Class C’ or interstate equivalent.
• Current Satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
• Current Satisfactory National Police Check or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
• Child Safe Environment Certificate or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.

How to apply 

You may also apply through SEEK, or email: careers@accare.org.au

In support of your application please:

• Subject line: Your Name: [RM FC + MB]
• A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and addressing the essential qualifications and experience highlighted in the position description.
• Include a current CV/Resume with contact details for two (2) referees, one (1) of whom is/was a direct line manager.

Please click here for a copy of the position description. For any additional information, please contact Sherri Winter on 08 8724 5400.

Applications close 18 June 2026.