Job Description

Out of Home Care Practitioner - Moreton Bay

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Casual or Permanent Part-Time (Minimum 16 hours per week)

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Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

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REFOCUS is seeking compassionate, skilledOut of Home Care Practitionersto support children, young people, and families across our Out of Home Care, Family Services, Jarjums Homes, Babies Gunyah, and Choice & Connect programs.

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This is an opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation deliveringtrauma-informed, child rights–based and culturally responsive care—with a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities.

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About the Role

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As an Out of Home Care Practitioner, you will work directly with children and young people (0–17 years), parents, carers, and families to promote safety, wellbeing, stability, and connection.

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You will:

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- Deliver therapeutic, trauma-informed support in residential and family-based settings
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- Implement care plans, behaviour support plans, and safety frameworks
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- Support children's emotional regulation, education, health, and daily living needs
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- Engage families, kin, carers, Elders, and partner agencies in meaningful collaboration
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- Undertake assessment, case planning, documentation, and reporting
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- Participate in case conferences, reviews, and multidisciplinary planning
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- Respond calmly and professionally to high‐needs and high‐risk behaviours
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- Uphold all statutory, safeguarding, and Child Safe Standards requirements
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This role reports to a Team Leader and carries no direct line management responsibility.

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Our Programs

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You may work across diverse and impactful programs, including:

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- Complex Response & High Needs OOHC– supporting children and young people with high behavioural and therapeutic needs
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- Jarjums Homes– culturally governed homes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children,



supporting reunification and healing
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- Babies Gunyah– supporting mothers and babies to stay together, safely, through intensive, culturally informed support
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- Choice & Connect– empowering young people in care to build independence through choice, accountability, and connection
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What We're Looking For

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- Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Community Services, Human Services, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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- Experience in Out of Home Care, child protection, family support and/or maternal & infant wellbeing
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- Demonstrated trauma-informed, attachment-aware, strengths-based and culturally safe practice
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- Strong case management skills, including assessment, planning, coordination and documentation
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- Ability to work collaboratively with families, carers, cultural authorities and professionals
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- Commitment to the10 Child Safe Standardsand the Universal Principle of Cultural Safety
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- Ability to work a rotating 24/7 roster, including weekends and public holidays
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- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel across service regions
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Checks (current or ability to obtain):

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- Blue Card / Working With Children Check
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- Yellow Card
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- Child Safety & Personal History Screening
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- First Aid & CPR
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What We Offer

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- Meaningful, purpose-driven work with real community impact
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- Level 2–3 remuneration with applicable penalties, allowances, and superannuation
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- 25% loadingfor approved High Needs & High Risk placements
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- Paid travel time (where applicable)
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- Fortnightly internal and external supervision
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- Strong cultural governance, reflective practice, and professional support
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- Opportunities to work in cutting-edge, community-led programs
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Our Commitment

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REFOCUS is aChild Safe Organisationand is deeply committed to cultural safety, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Out of Home Care Practitioner - Moreton Bay (Queensland)
🏢 REFOCUS
📍 Queensland