Family Based Care Practitioner

Kalwun Development Corporation; Queensland; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice program

Meal and entertainment expenses

5 weeks annual leave + extra personal.

Job summary

Kalwun Development Corporation Ltd, a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community‑controlled organisation, is seeking a Family Based Care Practitioner based at Burleigh. The role delivers trauma‑informed, culturally safe case management across kinship and foster care, working with Child Safety and community partners to ensure culturally responsive placements and compliance.

You will contribute to safe, stable outcomes for children and families, build capacity in kinship settings, and

Qualifications

• Blue Card for working with children ("No Card No Start" policy applies).
• National police check.
• LCS2 clearance within 3 months of commencing employment (risk-assessed role under the Child Protection Act 1999).
• IDENTIFIED POSITION - Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person; Confirmation of Aboriginality required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Connecting Kin, Equipping Kin, Supporting Kin and Supporting Foster Care functions.
• Undertake kin connection work, family mapping and engagement.
• Prepare and equip kin for placement, including capability building and readiness assessments.
• Provide ongoing case management, placement support and cultural connection.
• Support foster carers with training, retention and placement stability.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reporting and compliance documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Child Safety, internal teams and community partners.
• Participate in risk assessment, safety planning and crisis response as required.

Job description

Job Category: Child, Youth and Family Services

Job Description

Join the Kalwun Team - Make a Real Impact in Community!

* This is an identified position, applicants must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person *

Kalwun Development Corporation Ltd, a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation, is calling on passionate changemakers to join our Family Based Care team.

Whether you’re delivering frontline services, supporting our community behind the scenes, or helping to strengthen cultural connections, your work will make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across South East Queensland. Kalwun offers a wide range of programs across health, community, and family services, all grounded in culture, care, and connection.

About the role

The Family Based Care Practitioner delivers comprehensive, trauma-informed and culturally safe case management across kinship and foster care services, supporting children, young people, carers, and families throughout the care journey. Working in partnership with Child Safety and community services, the role promotes safe, stable, and culturally responsive placements while upholding legislative requirements and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Placement Principle. This is a full time permanent role, based at Burleigh.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver Connecting Kin, Equipping Kin, Supporting Kin and Supporting Foster Care functions.
• Undertake kin connection work, family mapping and engagement.
• Prepare and equip kin for placement, including capability building and readiness assessments.
• Provide ongoing case management, placement support and cultural connection.
• Support foster carers with training, retention and placement stability.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reporting and compliance documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Child Safety, internal teams and community partners.
• Participate in risk assessment, safety planning and crisis response as required.

About You

You’re someone who:

• Builds strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Brings experience in community sector work
• Is passionate about making a positive impact and supporting others with heart and purpose

Selection criteria

• Relevant qualifications are highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with the community sector and in a range of partnerships

Requirements

• A Blue Card for working with children ('No Card No Start' policy applies)
• National police check
• LCS2 clearance withing 3 months of commencing employment (this is a risk-assessed role underthe Child Protection Act 1999)
• *IDENTIFIED POSITION - To perform this role it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. A Confirmation of Aboriginality will need to be provided.

What we offer

Kalwun values the contributions of all staff and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all staff feel accepted, included and welcomed. Our Employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive salary of $89,690 per annum plus super
• Salary sacrifice of $15,900 per annum which can significantly increase your take home pay, plus meal and entertainment expenses of $2,650
• Company that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community
• 5 weeks annual leave + extra paid personal leave
• A workplace where mob lead the way.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Together, let’s build stronger futures for our kids, our families, and our communities.