Kin Care Practitioner — Regional Queensland (Relocation & Visa)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Initial accommodation support

Potential visa sponsorship

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a community-focused organisation in the South Burnett region to recruit a Kin Care Practitioner for its Partners in Foster Care team. This role offers the chance to develop skills in kinship care and child protection.

Initial accommodation support is available for relocating candidates, with potential visa sponsorship for the right person. A rewarding career in Foster & Kinship Care awaits in regional Queensland.

Qualifications

• Experience within Child Protection, Foster Care, Kinship Care or related Human Services environment.
• A Diploma-level qualification 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 and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.
• Flexibility to meet operational requirements, including participation 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 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.

Skills

Assessment

Case management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Cultural safety

On-call roster

Child protection

Education

Diploma-level qualification or higher in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Job description

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a community-focused organisation in the South Burnett region to recruit a Kin Care Practitioner for its Partners in Foster Care team. This role offers the chance to develop skills in kinship care and child protection.

Initial accommodation support is available for relocating candidates, with potential visa sponsorship for the right person. A rewarding career in Foster & Kinship Care awaits in regional Queensland.