Kinship Care Practitioner — Regional Queensland Impact

Tradewind; 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

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, based in Wondai, QLD.

This is a regional relocation opportunity with initial accommodation support and potential visa sponsorship for the right candidate, offering a full-time permanent role and a chance to make a difference in children, families and kinship care.

Qualifications

• Experience in Child Protection, Foster Care, or Kinship Care.
• Diploma or higher in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or Social Work.
• Understanding of the Child Protection Act and relevant legislation.
• Strong assessment, case management and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and facilitate kinship carers' approvals.
• Provide ongoing case management and practical support to kinship carers.
• Support children to maintain connections with family, culture and community.
• Collaborate with families, Child Safety and other stakeholders.
• Monitor placements and ensure safety and wellbeing of children.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and comply with policies.

Skills

Child Protection

Foster Care

Kinship Care

Assessment

Case Management

Report Writing

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Diploma or higher in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or Social Work

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, based in Wondai, QLD.

This is a regional relocation opportunity with initial accommodation support and potential visa sponsorship for the right candidate, offering a full-time permanent role and a chance to make a difference in children, families and kinship care.