Child & Family Practitioner

Life Without Barriers; Townsville City; Presencial; AUD 86.000 - 106.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Leadership development

RDO and vehicle

Salary packaging & benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Life Without Barriers in Townsville, Australia, is seeking a Child & Family Practitioner – Foster & Kinship Care. This permanent full-time role (38 hours per week) involves working with carers, children and families, government agencies and partners to develop and review individualised care plans and promote placement stability.

You will need a degree in Social Work or a related field, experience in child protection or out-of-home care, strong communication, and a current driver's licence.

Formación

• Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related human services field.
• Experience in child protection/out-of-home care or supporting foster and kinship carers.
• Experience using a strength-based, culturally responsive approach with children, families and carers.
• Understanding of Queensland child protection legislation, standards of care and permanency principles.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; documentation.
• Current, unrestricted driver’s licence.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake child-focused casework with government agencies, carers, children, families and stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to Foster and Kinship Carers, including home visits and telephone support.
• Develop, implement and review Cultural Support Plans.
• Assist carers to participate in case planning and implement strategies.
• Ensure risk assessments, safety plans and documentation are completed and maintained.
• Maintain accurate records within CIRTS database.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and CARE framework.

Conocimientos

Strength-based approach

Culturally responsive practice

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Driver's license

Educación

Degree in Social Work or related field

Descripción del empleo

• Supportive leadership, reflective supervision and professional development opportunities
• Optional Monthly rostered day off (RDO) + Tool of Trade vehicle
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

Role: Child & Family Practitioner – Foster & Kinship Care

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $95,965 + 12% superannuation.

You will work closely with carers, children and young people, government agencies and community partners to develop, implement and review individualised care plans.

The role is vital in promoting placement stability, meeting Queensland standards of care, and prioritising the safety, wellbeing and cultural needs of children and young people.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers and our services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake child-focused casework practice, including assessment and case planning, in collaboration with government agencies, carers, children, families and key stakeholders
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to Foster and Kinship Carers, including home visits and telephone support
• Support the development, implementation and review of Cultural Support Plans
• Assist carers to actively participate in the case planning process and implement agreed strategies
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments, safety plans, behavioural support plans and documentation are completed and maintained
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant records, including carer renewals, foster care agreements and case notes within the CIRTS database
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and uphold Life Without Barriers’ CARE model and practice framework

Skills & Experience

• A recognised Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology or a related human services field
• Demonstrated experience within child protection ideally within an out of home care environment, and/or supporting foster and kinship carers
• Experience working with children, families and carers using a strength-based, culturally responsive approach
• Strong understanding of Queensland child protection legislation, standards of care and permanency principles
• Ability to work within a cohesive, multidisciplinary team
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including case documentation
• Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural frameworks and practice
• A current, unrestricted driver’s licence

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and any relevant stated based checks.

Applications Open: Monday 9 November 2026

Applications Close: Monday23 November 2026 (midnight)

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

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