Job Description

Foster Care Development Coordinator - Sunshine Coast

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People of all ages are stronglyencouraged to apply

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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.

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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.

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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.

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We are crafting a team of change-makers and we want you!

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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.

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This role sits within the Foster Care Recruitmentservice 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.

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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.

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About the role

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As a Foster Care Development Coordinator, you will:

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- Promotefoster care through community engagement activities, presentations, andrecruitment events
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- Developstrong relationships with community organisations, businesses, andreferral partners
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- Respondto enquiries from prospective foster carers and support them through therecruitment process
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- Conductinitial screening, household safety assessments, and comprehensive fostercarer assessments
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- Prepareevidence-based assessment reports and recommendations
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- Deliverpre-service training, orientation programs, and foster carer education
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- Buildthe knowledge, confidence, and capability of prospective carers
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- Collaboratewith Child Safety, Placement Support Services, Kinship FindingPractitioners, and internal support teams
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- Supportculturally safe, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practice
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- Maintainaccurate documentation and contribute to service reporting and qualityimprovement activities
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Pay and conditions

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Hourly pay rates range from:

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Level 1 PPT3 $30.90 per hour, up to Level 3 PPT4 $52.93 perhour

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Classification level and pay rate are assessed anddetermined based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capability.

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What we're looking for

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We're looking for someone who:

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- Ispassionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in care
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- Hasstrong community engagement and relationship-building skills
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- Canconfidently assess, interview, and support prospective foster carers
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- Isan effective presenter, educator, and facilitator
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- Demonstratesexcellent organisational, communication, and report-writing skills
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- Valuescultural safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
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- Iscommitted to child-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practice
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Qualifications and experience

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- Tertiaryqualification in Social Work, Human Services, Behavioural Science,Community Services, or a related discipline
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- Experiencein child protection, out-of-home care, or related human services
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- Demonstratedexperience in assessment, community engagement, workforce development, orsimilar fields
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- Experiencedelivering presentations, education programs, or group facilitation
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- Strongwritten communication and report-writing skills
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Highly desirable:

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- Experiencerecruiting, assessing, or supporting foster carers
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- Knowledgeof the Child Protection Act 1999 (Qld)
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- Experienceworking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
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Training and support

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REFOCUS is committed to supporting professional growththrough ongoing supervision, mentoring, career development opportunities,and reflective practice. You will be supported by experienced leaders andpractitioners dedicated to building a strong foster care workforce acrossQueensland.

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Additional requirements

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- CurrentWorking with Children Check (Blue Card)
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- Criminalhistory check
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- Abilityto meet REFOCUS compliance and reporting requirements
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- CurrentQueensland Driver Licence
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- Abilityto work within the 10 Child Safe Standards
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📌 Foster Care Development Coordinator - Sunshine Coast (Twin Waters)
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📍 Twin Waters