Kinship Care Support 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 Care Support
Practitioner to join our Supporting Kin program and provide ongoing
support to approved kinship carers, helping create safe, stable, and nurturing
environments for children and young people.
This role works in partnership with kinship carers,
children, families, Child Safety, and community partners to strengthen carer
capability, support placement stability, and promote positive outcomes for
children and young people.
About the role
As a Kinship Care Support Practitioner, you will:
- Provide
ongoing support to approved kinship carers throughout their caring journey
- Build
collaborative and trusting relationships with carers
- Deliver
coaching, mentoring, guidance, and practical support to strengthen carer
capability
- Participate
in case planning and care team meetings
- Coordinate
referrals to therapeutic, specialist, and community services
- Advocate
for the needs of children, young people, and carers
- Support
carers through review and renewal processes
- Assist
carers to maintain approval requirements, clearances, and documentation
- Provide
practical and emotional support during periods of stress, crisis, or
placement transition
- Promote
culturally safe, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practice
- Support
children’s identity, culture, and lifelong family connections
- Maintain
accurate records, reports, and case documentation
This role requires strong relationship-building skills,
sound judgement, and a commitment to child-centred practice that supports
positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.
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 genuine commitment to child safety and positive outcomes for children
and young people
- Can
build strong, respectful, and trusting relationships with kinship carers
and families
- Demonstrates
strong advocacy, communication, and collaboration skills
- Understands
trauma-informed, family-centred, and strengths-based practice
- Is
organised, proactive, and confident coordinating supports and services
- Values
cultural safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Can
work effectively with Child Safety and multidisciplinary partners
Qualifications and experience
- Tertiary
qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Behavioural Science,
Community Services, or a related discipline
- Experience
supporting children, young people, and families within child protection,
out-of-home care, or related human services
- Demonstrated
experience working collaboratively with carers, families, and service
providers
- Experience
in case coordination and multidisciplinary practice
- Experience
supporting kinship or foster carers is highly desirable
- Knowledge
of the Child Protection Act 1999 (Qld), permanency planning, and
out-of-home care systems is highly desirable
- Experience
working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and
communities is highly regarded
Training and support
REFOCUS is committed to supporting practitioner growth
through ongoing supervision, mentoring, reflective practice, and professional
development opportunities. Staff are encouraged to build their skills in
kinship care, cultural capability, trauma-informed practice, and child-centred
support.
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.
