Kin Care Practitioner- QLD Based

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

Benefits offered by this job

Initial accommodation support

Potential visa sponsorship

Full-time permanent employment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Tradewind Australia, in partnership with South Burnett CTC Inc., is seeking a Kin Care Practitioner to support kinship care for children and young people in regional Queensland. The role offers relocation from Sydney with initial accommodation support and potential visa sponsorship.

You will work with families, carers and external stakeholders to strengthen connections and placement stability, ensuring culturally safe environments and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Child Protection, Foster Care or Kinship Care.
• Diploma-level qualification or higher in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work or related discipline.
• Understanding of Child Protection Act and related 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and support kinship care arrangements for children and young people.
• Provide ongoing case management, guidance and practical support to kinship carers.
• Help children maintain connections with family, culture and community.
• Collaborate with families, Child Safety and other stakeholders.
• Monitor placements and ensure safety, stability and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure policy compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and outcomes across the service.

Skills

Child Protection

Foster Care

Kinship Care

Case Management

Report Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Cultural Safety

Organisational Skills

On-Call Work

Education

Diploma in Child/Youth & Family Intervention

Job description

Kin Care Practitioner - Relocate to Regional Queensland!

Wondai, South Burnett QLD

Ready for a fresh start in 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.

If you're currently based in Sydney and considering a new professional or lifestyle opportunity, this could be the perfect time to explore a move to regional Queensland.

Located in Wondai, in the beautiful South Burnett region, this role offers the opportunity to step away from the pace of city living and become part of a community-focused organisation where your work can have a genuine and lasting impact.

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

To help make the move easier, initial accommodation support is available, with potential visa sponsorship also considered for the right candidate.

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.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• 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

Considering leaving Sydney for a new opportunity in regional Queensland? Our client is keen to attract the right person and is open to supporting candidates making the move.

• Initial accommodation support: Assistance with accommodation during the initial relocation period to help you settle into the South Burnett.
• Relocation opportunities: Applications welcomed from candidates across NSW 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 opportunities for professional development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a regional community.