Coordinator, Foster and Kinship Care

About the role

Anglicare's Children & Families have a long history of providing family and children support services, including family intervention, foster and kinship care, counselling, relationship support and much more. Our Foster & Kinship Care Programs provide children and young people, who are not able to live with their own family, the opportunity to live in a safe nurturing family environment.

This essential service based in Nerang requires an experienced Coordinator to join their team on a full time basis, to coordinate the Foster and Kinship Care Team, provide quality guidance, direction and supervision to Practitioners, Foster and Kinship Care, and support advanced decision making processes. The Coordinator will ensure the recruitment, training, assessment and ongoing support of high quality Practitioners is maintained as per the service agreement requisites and that the program meets the standards set out by the Department of Communities, and will partner with multiple internal and external stakeholders to respond to children's support needs.

Please note the role is a Fixed-Term, Full-Time position for 12 months, ideally commencing mid-June 2025 until July 2026.

Responsibilities

A motivated and dedicated professional within the Foster Care sector, your knowledge and background will include:

• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of case work with in Foster and Kinship Care programs
• Management experience with the ability to mentor adults to achieve their personal best and facilitate groups for success
• Guidance, direction and supervision to a team of Practitioners and a commitment to empower staff to be self-directed in their learning and development
• Ability to remain calm in responding to emergent situations - this includes problem solving and making fast, effective and professional decisions in an inclusive and evidence-based manner
• Applied knowledge and understanding of the Child Protection System with the ability to work and communicate decisions within a statutory framework for practice
• Working confidently and capably using a practice framework that is child-centric and culturally sensitive
• Understanding of, and ability to apply advanced skills in managing Human Resources practices within a statutory, policy and procedural framework
• Skilled in the use of computers and at an intermediate level with Microsoft Suite

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Sciences or similar field
• A valid Blue Card (Working with Children)
• Current Licenced Care Service (LCS)
• A current Queensland Driver Licence
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (desired)

About You

• Problem solving skills, an innovative approach and ability to think outside the box
• Exceptional capacity to communicate with a range of people including children, parents and other service providers
• Negotiation and influencing skills, with the confidence to present information in a manner well suited to your audience
• A genuine and dedicated attitude to supporting children and families
• The ability to work cooperatively in a team and develop strong, successful working relationships
• A focus on engaging in positive, future focused, and evidence based discussions to empower and build teams
• An understanding of Change Management principles and practices
• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection.


What happens now?


Apply now by sending us your current resume with your availability listed (days and time) and answer a few simple screening questions.

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact:
Jack Robinson on 07 3838 7508 .

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview and/or close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is selected.


Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position

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Community Services & Development 1,001-5,000 employees

For over 150 years, Anglicare has been providing care, support, and advocacy for Queenslanders in need. Our mission is to serve with compassion, to help create dignity, and respect, creating a more loving, just, and inclusive society.

With services spanning aged care, youth support, family support, foster care, housing & homelessness services and counselling, we’re committed to making a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities across the state. With more than 3,500 staff and 600 volunteers, we provide essential services that empower people and strengthen communities.

For over 150 years, Anglicare has been providing care, support, and advocacy for Queenslanders in need. Our mission is to serve with compassion, to help create dignity, and respect, creating a more loving, just, and inclusive society.

With services spanning aged care, youth support, family support, foster care, housing & homelessness services and counselling, we’re committed to making a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities across the state. With more than 3,500 staff and 600 volunteers, we provide essential services that empower people and strengthen communities.