Kin Care Practitioner — Regional Queensland Relocation

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

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.