Job Description
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,person-centred, 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 Kinship Care
SupportPractitioner
to join our Supporting Kin program and provide ongoingsupport to approved kinship carers, helping create protected, stable, and
nurturingenvironments
for children and young people.
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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.
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About the role
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As a Kinship Care Support Practitioner, you will:
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Provideongoing support to approved kinship carers throughout their caring journey
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Buildcollaborative and trusting relationships with carers
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Delivercoaching, mentoring, guidance,



and practical support to strengthen carercapability
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Participatein case planning and care team meetings
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Coordinatereferrals
to therapeutic, specialist, and community services
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Advocatefor the needs of children, young people, and carers
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Supportcarers through review and renewal processes
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Assistcarers to maintain approval requirements, clearances, and documentation
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Providepractical and emotional support during periods of stress, crisis, orplacement transition
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Promoteculturally safe, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practice
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Supportchildren's identity, culture, and lifelong family connections
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Maintainaccurate records, reports, and case documentation
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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.
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Pay and conditions
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Hourly pay rates range from:
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Level 1 PPT3 $***** per hour, up to Level 3 PPT4 $***** 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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Hasa genuine commitment to child safety and positive outcomes for childrenand young people
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Canbuild strong, respectful, and trusting relationships with kinship carersand families
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Demonstratesstrong advocacy,



communication, and collaboration skills
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Understandstrauma-informed, family-centred, and strengths-based practice
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Isorganised, proactive, and confident coordinating supports and services
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Valuescultural safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
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Canwork effectively with Child Safety and multidisciplinary partners
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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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Experiencesupporting
children, young people, and families within child protection,out-of-home care, or related human services
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Demonstratedexperience
working collaboratively with carers, families, and serviceproviders
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Experiencein case coordination and multidisciplinary practice
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Experiencesupporting
kinship or foster carers is highly desirable
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Knowledgeof the Child Protection Act **** (Qld), permanency planning, andout-of-home care systems is highly desirable
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Experienceworking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, andcommunities is highly regarded
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Training and support
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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.
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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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📌 Kinship Care Support Practitioner - Sunshine Coast (Queensland)
🏢 REFOCUS
📍 Queensland