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, personcentred, knowledgeable, and effective care.
We are crafting a team of change-makers and we want you!
REFOCUS
is seeking a
Kinship AssessmentPractitioner (Equipping Kin)
to join our team and support prospectivekinship carers through assessment, preparation, and approval processes.
This role works within the
Equipping Kin
service andplays a vital role in ensuring children and young people requiring out-of-homecare are placed with safe, stable, and nurturing kinship carers. The positionworks collaboratively with Child Safety, Connecting Kin Practitioners , andinternal teams to support timely assessments and successful transitions intoongoing support services.
About the role
As a
Kinship Assessment Practitioner
, you will:




Undertakecomprehensive assessments of prospective kinship carers
Conductassessment interviews using approved assessment frameworks
Completehousehold safety assessments and provide guidance on safety requirements
Prepareprospective carers for their statutory caring responsibilities
Deliverorientation and education regarding legislation, policies, and practiceexpectations
Supportcarers to understand trauma-informed care, attachment, and childdevelopment
Preparehigh-quality, evidence-based assessment reports
Makeprofessional recommendations regarding kinship carer approval
Workcollaboratively with Child Safety Officers and community stakeholders
Promoteculturally secure, child-centred practice and the Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander Child Placement Principle
Maintainaccurate case records and ensure compliance with legislative andorganisational requirements
Strong assessment skills, professional judgement, culturalcapability, and a commitment to child safety are essential to this role.
Pay and conditions
Hourly pay rates range from:
Level 1 PPT3 $***** per hour, up to Level 3 PPT4 $***** 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 strong commitment to child safety and positive outcomes for children andyoung people
Canundertake thorough assessments and make sound professional recommendations
Hasstrong interviewing, analytical, and report-writing skills
Understandstrauma-informed and strengths-based practice
Valuescultural safety, family connection, and child-centred care
Canbuild respectful partnerships with families, Child Safety, and communitystakeholders
Isorganised, accountable, and able to manage competing prioritieseffectively
Qualifications and experience
Qualificationin Social Work, Human Services, Behavioural Science, Community Services,or a related discipline
Experienceundertaking assessments within child protection, out-of-home care, orrelated human services
Demonstratedreport-writing and assessment skills
Knowledgeof child development, attachment, and trauma-informed practice
Experienceundertaking kinship or foster carer assessments will be highly regarded
Experienceworking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and familiesis highly desirable
Training and support
REFOCUS is committed to ongoing professional development andreflective practice. Practitioners receive supervision, mentoring, and supportto maintain high standards of assessment practice, cultural capability, andlegislative compliance.
Additional requirements
CurrentBlue Card (Working with Children Check)
CurrentQueensland Driver Licence
CurrentDisability Worker Screening Clearance (where required)
Abilityto meet REFOCUS compliance and reporting requirements
Abilityto work within the 10 Child Safe Standards
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📌 Kinship Assessment Practitioner - Gympie
🏢 REFOCUS
📍 Gympie