Kin Care Practitioner - Transform Regional Foster Care

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

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.