About us

For over 150 years, Anglicare Southern Queensland has been walking alongside Queenslanders, offering care, support, and dignity to those who need it most. By providing a range of support services, including aged care, foster care, family support, homelessness services, youth support and counselling, our mission is to make a lasting impact by fostering hope, independence, and inclusion.

At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and care. Join our team today, and make a difference today, tomorrow and together. Be where you are needed. Belong right here.

About the Role :

The overall purpose of the Practitioner, Foster & Kinship Care is to recruit, train, assess and support Foster & Kinship carers to meet the individual needs of children and young people in out of home care (OOHC). The Practitioner, Foster & Kinship Care will ensure that a targeted level of support is provided to all care placements, based on identified needs and program type. Depending on the program model, you may also provide therapeutic interventions, direct support and coordinate external services to enhance placement outcomes. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children, young people and families.

This is a fixed-term, Full time position based in Nerang until 31 st of Dec 2026. The salary for this position starts from $53.42 per hour , plus superannuation and access to salary packaging benefits.

Responsibilities:

- Recruit, screen, assess and support Foster and Kinship Carers throughout the approval process.




- Deliver and coordinate training programs for prospective and existing carers.
- Conduct comprehensive carer assessments and renewals to identify strengths, risks and support needs.
- Provide ongoing support, supervision and guidance to Foster and Kinship Carers.
- Conduct regular home visits and maintain consistent contact with carers to monitor placement wellbeing.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and coordinate appropriate care placements and support services for children and young people.
- Facilitate therapeutic and targeted interventions for placements requiring enhanced or intensive support.
- Promote and support family and kinship connections, including reunification planning where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with licensing, legislative and organisational requirements.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to deliver child-centred, high-quality care outcomes.

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements

- Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioural Science or similar field
- Current QLD Drivers’ Licence & own reliable vehicle
- Current Paid Blue Card
- Current Licensed Care Service (LCS) or willing to apply
- Willingness to travel within service region





Why you will love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland

- Voted Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
- Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
- Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
- Novated Lease – pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
- Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
- Perks App – Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
- Referral App – $1 for each time you share a job and up to $300 for a successful referral.
- Wellbeing App – Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
- A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.

What’s next?

Apply now and send us your most recent CV.

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: Grace – gsharma2 @anglicaresq.org.au

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 health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection

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