Kinship Assessment Practitioner
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 Kinship Assessment
Practitioner (Equipping Kin) to join our team and support prospective
kinship carers through assessment, preparation, and approval processes.
This role works within the Equipping Kin service and
plays a vital role in ensuring children and young people requiring out-of-home
care are placed with safe, stable, and nurturing kinship carers. The position
works collaboratively with Child Safety, Connecting Kin Practitioners , and
internal teams to support timely assessments and successful transitions into
ongoing support services.
About the role
As a Kinship Assessment Practitioner, you will:
- Undertake
comprehensive assessments of prospective kinship carers
- Conduct
assessment interviews using approved assessment frameworks
- Complete
household safety assessments and provide guidance on safety requirements
- Prepare
prospective carers for their statutory caring responsibilities
- Deliver
orientation and education regarding legislation, policies, and practice
expectations
- Support
carers to understand trauma-informed care, attachment, and child
development
- Prepare
high-quality, evidence-based assessment reports
- Make
professional recommendations regarding kinship carer approval
- Work
collaboratively with Child Safety Officers and community stakeholders
- Promote
culturally safe, child-centred practice and the Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Child Placement Principle
- Maintain
accurate case records and ensure compliance with legislative and
organisational requirements
Strong assessment skills, professional judgement, cultural
capability, and a commitment to child safety are essential to this role.
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:
- Has
a strong commitment to child safety and positive outcomes for children and
young people
- Can
undertake thorough assessments and make sound professional recommendations
- Has
strong interviewing, analytical, and report-writing skills
- Understands
trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
- Values
cultural safety, family connection, and child-centred care
- Can
build respectful partnerships with families, Child Safety, and community
stakeholders
- Is
organised, accountable, and able to manage competing priorities
effectively
Qualifications and experience
- Qualification
in Social Work, Human Services, Behavioural Science, Community Services,
or a related discipline
- Experience
undertaking assessments within child protection, out-of-home care, or
related human services
- Demonstrated
report-writing and assessment skills
- Knowledge
of child development, attachment, and trauma-informed practice
- Experience
undertaking kinship or foster carer assessments will be highly regarded
- Experience
working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
is highly desirable
Training and support
REFOCUS is committed to ongoing professional development and
reflective practice. Practitioners receive supervision, mentoring, and support
to maintain high standards of assessment practice, cultural capability, and
legislative compliance.
Additional requirements
- Current
Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Current
Queensland Driver Licence
- Current
Disability Worker Screening Clearance (where required)
- Ability
to meet REFOCUS compliance and reporting requirements
- 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.
