Identified Community and Kinship Care/Delegated Authority
Assessor
Part-time up to 34.4hours
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 centered, knowledgeable, and effective care.
We are crafting a team of change-makers and we want you!
People who are crazy enough to want to change the world are
the ones to do so. If you have just the right amount of crazy, lace up your
boots and start wearing your undies on the outside (ok, maybe just lace up your
boots) and join our revolutionary new approach to healthy communities.
The New Opportunity
REFOCUS Identified Community and Kinship
Carer Assessor is passionate about supporting children and young people to
remain connected to family, culture and community. In this rewarding role,
you’ll bring the five elements of the Child Placement Principle to life
by working closely with potential foster and kinship carers throughout the
assessment journey. You’ll conduct thorough home assessments in line with the
departmental Home Assessment Guide, complete interviews and references,
and produce high‑quality, comprehensive assessment reports. Your expertise will
help ensure placement assessments carefully match children and young people
with carers whose skills, strengths and environments best support their safety,
wellbeing and long‑term outcomes.
Pay and conditions
Hourly pay rates range from:
$43.00 – $48.00 per hour, subject to Award Rate [MA000100] plus super; and
applicable loadings apply.
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 can:
Implement the 5 elements of the Child Placement Principle
Meet with potential foster carers and working with them
through the assessment process
Complete home assessments following the departmental Home
Assessment Guide
Interview and completing references
Complete comprehensive assessment reports
Complete placement assessment to provide appropriate
placement for children and young people, where their needs are matched to the
foster carers skill and environment
Attend ongoing training and refresher sessions to maintain
skills and qualifications, including cultural awareness, mental health, CPR and
first aid.
Qualification & Experience
Diploma or Degree in Community/Social Services and/or a
minimum 1 year of experience writing assessments for foster and kinship care
Training and support
Practitioners will receive intensive training in policies,
procedures, and best practice. Ongoing supervision, mentoring, and professional
development are core to this role.
Additional requirements
You must hold a
drivers licence (minimum green P’s)
You must hold a
current Blue Card (Working with Children Clearance).
Capacity and
willingness to pass a Child Safety and Personal History Screening.
You must 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.
