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 - Out of Home Care is to provide case management to children or young people within residential care services or programs. As a Practitioner – Out of Home Care , you will provide case management and holistic support to children and young people in residential care, helping them achieve positive outcomes through education, life skills development, emotional wellbeing, family connections and community participation. Working collaboratively with families, carers and key stakeholders, you will play a vital role in creating safe, stable and nurturing environments where young people can thrive.

This is a full time opportunity based in Gympie , working 38 hours per week , with an attractive salary starting from $53.42 per hour , plus generous salary packaging and additional employee benefits.

Responsibilities:

- Provide comprehensive case management and ongoing support to children and young people in Out of Home Care.
- Develop, implement and regularly review individual case plans to achieve positive outcomes.




- Promote the physical, emotional, social and developmental wellbeing of children and young people.
- Support children and young people to participate in education, employment, training and age-appropriate recreational activities.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with families, carers, schools and other key stakeholders.
- Advocate for the needs, rights and best interests of children and young people.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Maintain accurate, timely and confidential case notes, reports and client records in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external service providers to coordinate effective support and achieve case plan goals.
- Work in accordance with Anglicare Southern Queensland's values, policies, child protection legislation and best practice standards to deliver high-quality services.

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.
- Benefits 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

📌 Practitioner Out of Home Care (Gympie)
🏢 Anglicare Southern Queensland
📍 Gympie