Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People of all ages are stronglyencouraged to apply

REFOCUS is in the business of

Redirecting andEmpowering Families by creating Opportunities through Culturally Unique andResponsive Services. Our work is driven by a commitment to strengtheningfamilies, celebrating identity, and fostering resilience.

We do this by

building genuine connections, valuingemotional intelligence, and taking a ground-up approach to understanding wheresupport is most needed for children and families. Our services are shaped byreal-world experience and a deep respect for the communities we serve.

Over the past 15 years

we have supported more than20,000 community members across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Gympie, andCairns regions, delivering high-quality support across the Health, Community,and NDIS sectors. We are powered by a dedicated team with more than 800 yearsof 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 SupportPractitioner to join ourSupporting Kin program and provide ongoingsupport to approved kinship carers, helping create secure, stable, and nurturingenvironments for children and young people.

This role works in partnership with kinship carers,children, families, Child Safety, and community partners to strengthen carercapability, support placement stability, and promote positive outcomes forchildren and young people.

About the role

As a Kinship Care Support Practitioner, you will:

- Provideongoing support to approved kinship carers throughout their caring journey
- Buildcollaborative and trusting relationships with carers
- Delivercoaching, mentoring,



guidance, and practical support to strengthen carercapability
- Participatein case planning and care team meetings
- Coordinatereferrals to therapeutic, specialist, and community services
- Advocatefor the needs of children, young people, and carers
- Supportcarers through review and renewal processes
- Assistcarers to maintain approval requirements, clearances, and documentation
- Providepractical and emotional support during periods of stress, crisis, orplacement transition
- Promoteculturally safe, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practice
- Supportchildren's identity, culture, and lifelong family connections
- Maintainaccurate records, reports, and case documentation

This role requires strong relationship-building skills,sound judgement, and a commitment to child-centred practice that supportspositive outcomes for children, young people, and families.

Pay and conditions

Hourly pay rates range from:

Level 1 PPT3 $30.90 per hour, up to Level 3 PPT4 $52.93 perhour

Classification level and pay rate are assessed anddetermined based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capability.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:

- Hasa genuine commitment to child safety and positive outcomes for childrenand young people
- Canbuild strong, respectful, and trusting relationships with kinship carersand families




- Demonstratesstrong advocacy, communication, and collaboration skills
- Understandstrauma-informed, family-centred, and strengths-based practice
- Isorganised, proactive, and confident coordinating supports and services
- Valuescultural safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Canwork effectively with Child Safety and multidisciplinary partners

Qualifications and experience

- Tertiaryqualification in Social Work, Human Services, Behavioural Science,Community Services, or a related discipline
- Experiencesupporting children, young people, and families within child protection,out-of-home care, or related human services
- Demonstratedexperience working collaboratively with carers, families, and serviceproviders
- Experiencein case coordination and multidisciplinary practice
- Experiencesupporting kinship or foster carers is highly desirable
- Knowledgeof the Child Protection Act 1999 (Qld), permanency planning, andout-of-home care systems is highly desirable
- Experienceworking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, andcommunities is highly regarded

Training and support

REFOCUS is committed to supporting practitioner growththrough ongoing supervision, mentoring, reflective practice, and professionaldevelopment opportunities. Staff are encouraged to build their skills inkinship care, cultural capability, trauma-informed practice, and child-centredsupport.

Additional requirements

- CurrentWorking with Children Check (Blue Card)
- CriminalHistory Check
- Abilityto meet REFOCUS compliance and reporting requirements
- CurrentQueensland Driver Licence
- Abilityto work within the 10 Child Safe Standards

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