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 our
Supporting Kin
program and provide ongoingsupport to approved kinship carers, helping create safe, 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 protected, 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 $***** 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 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 **** (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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📌 Kinship Care Support Practitioner - Sunshine Coast (Queensland)
🏢 REFOCUS
📍 Queensland