Foster Care Development Coordinator
Permanent Part Time
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People of all ages are strongly
encouraged to apply
REFOCUS is in the business of Redirecting and
Empowering Families by creating Opportunities through Culturally Unique and
responsive Services. Our work is driven by a commitment to strengthening
families, celebrating identity, and fostering resilience.
We do this by building genuine connections, valuing
emotional intelligence, and taking a ground-up approach to understanding where
support is most needed for children and families. Our services are shaped by
real-world experience and a deep respect for the communities we serve.
Over the past 15 years, we have supported more than
20,000 community members across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Gympie, and
Cairns regions, delivering high-quality support across the Health, Community,
and NDIS sectors. We are powered by a dedicated team with more than 800 years
of combined lived and professional experience, ensuring culturally safe, person
centred, knowledgeable, and effective care.
We are crafting a team of change-makers and we want you!
REFOCUS is seeking a Foster Care Development
Coordinator to join our Foster Care Services team and help grow a diverse,
skilled, and responsive foster care workforce.
This role sits within the Foster Care Recruitment
service and is responsible for guiding prospective foster carers from their
initial enquiry through to approval. You will play a key role in strengthening
family-based care options for children and young people by recruiting,
assessing, preparing, and supporting foster carers throughout their journey.
Working collaboratively with Child Safety, community
organisations, referral partners, and internal teams, you will help ensure
children and young people have access to safe, nurturing, and culturally
responsive care environments.
About the role
As a Foster Care Development Coordinator, you will:
- Promote
foster care through community engagement activities, presentations, and
recruitment events
- Develop
strong relationships with community organisations, businesses, and
referral partners
- Respond
to enquiries from prospective foster carers and support them through the
recruitment process
- Conduct
initial screening, household safety assessments, and comprehensive foster
carer assessments
- Prepare
evidence-based assessment reports and recommendations
- Deliver
pre-service training, orientation programs, and foster carer education
- Build
the knowledge, confidence, and capability of prospective carers
- Collaborate
with Child Safety, Placement Support Services, Kinship Finding
Practitioners, and internal support teams
- Support
culturally safe, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practice
- Maintain
accurate documentation and contribute to service reporting and quality
improvement activities
Pay and conditions
Permanent part-time position
Hourly pay rates range from:
Level 1 PPT3 $30.90 per hour, up to Level 3 PPT4 $52.93 per
hour
Classification level and pay rate are assessed and
determined based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capability.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is
passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in care
- Has
strong community engagement and relationship-building skills
- Can
confidently assess, interview, and support prospective foster carers
- Is
an effective presenter, educator, and facilitator
- Demonstrates
excellent organisational, communication, and report-writing skills
- Values
cultural safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Is
committed to child-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practice
Qualifications and experience
- Tertiary
qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Behavioural Science,
Community Services, or a related discipline
- Experience
in child protection, out-of-home care, or related human services
- Demonstrated
experience in assessment, community engagement, workforce development, or
similar fields
- Experience
delivering presentations, education programs, or group facilitation
- Strong
written communication and report-writing skills
Highly desirable:
- Experience
recruiting, assessing, or supporting foster carers
- Knowledge
of the Child Protection Act 1999 (Qld)
- Experience
in community development, marketing, or volunteer recruitment
- Experience
working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Training and support
REFOCUS is committed to supporting professional growth
through ongoing supervision, mentoring, professional development opportunities,
and reflective practice. You will be supported by experienced leaders and
practitioners dedicated to building a strong foster care workforce across
Queensland.
Additional requirements
- Current
Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Criminal
history check
- Ability
to meet REFOCUS compliance and reporting requirements
- Current
Queensland Driver Licence
- Ability
to work within the 10 Child Safe Standards
How to apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter
outlining your interest and relevant experience. We welcome applications from
people of diverse backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples to apply.
