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
Foster Care DevelopmentCoordinator
to join our Foster Care Services team and help grow a diverse,skilled, and responsive foster care workforce.
This role sits within the
Foster Care Recruitment
service and is responsible for guiding prospective foster carers from theirinitial enquiry through to approval. You will play a key role in strengtheningfamily-based care options for children and young people by recruiting,assessing, preparing, and supporting foster carers throughout their journey.
Working collaboratively with Child Safety, communityorganisations, referral partners, and internal teams, you will help ensurechildren and young people have access to safe, nurturing,



and culturallyresponsive care environments.
About the role
As a
Foster Care Development Coordinator
, you will:
Promotefoster care through community engagement activities, presentations, andrecruitment events
Developstrong relationships with community organisations, businesses, andreferral partners
Respondto enquiries from prospective foster carers and support them through therecruitment process
Conductinitial screening, household safety assessments, and comprehensive fostercarer assessments
Prepareevidence-based assessment reports and recommendations
Deliverpre-service training, orientation programs, and foster carer education
Buildthe knowledge, confidence, and capability of prospective carers
Collaboratewith Child Safety, Placement Support Services, Kinship FindingPractitioners, and internal support teams
Supportculturally safe, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practice
Maintainaccurate documentation and contribute to service reporting and qualityimprovement activities
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:
Ispassionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in care




Hasstrong community engagement and relationship-building skills
Canconfidently assess, interview, and support prospective foster carers
Isan effective presenter, educator, and facilitator
Demonstratesexcellent organisational, communication, and report-writing skills
Valuescultural safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Iscommitted to child-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practice
Qualifications and experience
Tertiaryqualification in Social Work, Human Services, Behavioural Science,Community Services, or a related discipline
Experiencein child protection, out-of-home care, or related human services
Demonstratedexperience in assessment, community engagement, workforce development, orsimilar fields
Experiencedelivering presentations, education programs, or group facilitation
Strongwritten communication and report-writing skills
Highly desirable:
Experiencerecruiting, assessing, or supporting foster carers
Knowledgeof the Child Protection Act **** (Qld)
Experienceworking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Training and support
REFOCUS is committed to supporting professional growththrough ongoing supervision, mentoring, professional development opportunities,and reflective practice. You will be supported by experienced leaders andpractitioners dedicated to building a strong foster care workforce acrossQueensland.
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 Secure Standards
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📌 Foster Care Development Coordinator - Gympie
🏢 REFOCUS
📍 Gympie