Kin Care Practitioner- MELBOURNE

Tradewind; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Initial accommodation support

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a community-focused organisation in South Burnett to recruit a Kin Care Practitioner for the Partners in Foster Care team, based in Wondai, QLD. Melbourne-based professionals are encouraged to relocate, with initial accommodation support and potential visa sponsorship.

The role focuses on kinship care assessment, placement stability and culturally safe support for children and families, with ongoing case management and collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in Child Protection, Foster Care, Kinship Care or related Human Services environment.
• Diploma or higher in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work or related discipline.
• Understanding of the Child Protection Act and relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Strong assessment, case management and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to cultural safety with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
• Flexibility to participate in an on-call roster.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking assessments and facilitating the approval of kinship carers.
• Providing ongoing case management, guidance and practical support to kinship carers.
• Supporting children and young people to maintain meaningful connections with their family, culture and community.
• Working collaboratively with families, Child Safety and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitoring placements and promoting safety, stability and wellbeing of children.
• Maintaining accurate case documentation and ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and positive outcomes across the service.

Skills

Assessment

Case management

Report-writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Cultural safety

On-call roster

Education

Diploma or higher in Child, Youth and Family Intervention / Social Work

Job description

Wondai, QLD | $90,000-$99,000 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging

Kin Care Practitioner

Take your skills to regional Queensland!

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a well-established, community-focused organisation in the South Burnett region to recruit a Kin Care Practitioner for its Partners in Foster Care team.

Are you currently based in Melbourne and looking for an opportunity to take your career in a new direction? This is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills and experience to regional Queensland, joining an organisation that is passionate about supporting children, young people and families.

Based in Wondai, this role offers the chance to develop your professional experience, contribute to a close-knit regional community and make a genuine difference through meaningful work.

Whether you’re looking to build your career in Foster and Kinship Care or you’re an experienced professional ready to share your knowledge and expertise with an established team, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Organisation

Our client, South Burnett CTC Inc (CTC), is a proactive, community-focused organisation committed to breaking down barriers and improving the lives of individuals and families across the South Burnett region.

Delivering a diverse range of services across Foster Care, Residential Care, Family and Youth Services and more, CTC is dedicated to creating positive outcomes for the communities it supports.

Guided by the values of Empathy, Integrity and Collaboration, the organisation places a strong emphasis on child safety, inclusion and cultural safety, particularly in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

About the Role

As a Kin Care Practitioner within the Partners in Foster Care team, you will play an important role in identifying, assessing and supporting suitable kinship care arrangements for children and young people.

Working closely with children, families, kinship carers and external stakeholders, you will help strengthen family connections, promote placement stability and ensure children are supported in safe, nurturing and culturally appropriate environments.

• Undertaking assessments and facilitating the approval of kinship carers.
• Providing ongoing case management, guidance and practical support to kinship carers.
• Supporting children and young people to maintain meaningful connections with their family, culture and community.
• Working collaboratively with families, Child Safety and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitoring placements and promoting the safety, stability and wellbeing of children.
• Maintaining accurate case documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and positive outcomes across the service.

About You

We’re interested in hearing from professionals at different stages of their careers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

Whether you’re building your career in Child Protection, Family Services or the broader Human Services sector and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within the Foster and Kinship Care space, or you’re an experienced practitioner looking to bring your knowledge, experience and expertise to an established team, we’d love to hear from you.

• Experience working within Child Protection, Foster Care, Kinship Care or a related Human Services environment.
• A Diploma-level qualification or higher in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work or a related discipline.
• An understanding of the Child Protection Act and relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Strong assessment, case management and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A commitment to cultural safety and working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.
• Flexibility to meet operational requirements, including participation in an on-call roster.

Relocation & Visa Support

Looking to make a move from Melbourne to regional Queensland? Our client is keen to attract the right person and is open to supporting candidates relocating to the South Burnett.

• Initial accommodation support: Assistance with accommodation during the initial relocation period.
• Relocation opportunities: Applications welcomed from candidates across Victoria and interstate.
• Potential visa sponsorship: May be considered for the right candidate, subject to qualifications, experience and visa eligibility.

What’s on Offer?

• $90,000-$99,000 per annum plus superannuation.
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
• Full-time permanent employment.
• Initial accommodation support for relocating candidates.
• Potential visa sponsorship for the right candidate.
• Supportive team environment and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes for children, young people and families.