Kin Care Practitioner - Regional Foster Care Impact

Tradewind Australia Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial accommodation support

Potential visa sponsorship

Salary packaging benefits

Full-time permanent employment

Job summary

South Burnett CTC Inc is seeking a Kin Care Practitioner to join the Partners in Foster Care team in regional Queensland. The role focuses on identifying and supporting kinship care arrangements for children, in collaboration with families and external stakeholders.

Initial accommodation support is available; visa sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate. This is a full-time permanent role based in the South Burnett region, offering a meaningful community-focused career path.

Qualifications

• Experience in Child Protection, Foster Care, Kinship Care or related Human Services environment.
• Strong assessment, case management and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to cultural safety and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Flexibility to meet operational requirements including on-call roster.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Diploma-level qualification or higher in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work or related discipline

Job description

South Burnett CTC Inc is seeking a Kin Care Practitioner to join the Partners in Foster Care team in regional Queensland. The role focuses on identifying and supporting kinship care arrangements for children, in collaboration with families and external stakeholders.

Initial accommodation support is available; visa sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate. This is a full-time permanent role based in the South Burnett region, offering a meaningful community-focused career path.