Foster Care Development Coordinator
Permanent Part Time
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply
REFOCUS is in the business of
Redirecting and Empowering Families by creating Opportunities through Culturally Unique and responsive Services.
Our work is driven by a commitment to strengthening families, celebrating identity, and fostering resilience.
We do this by
building genuine connections, valuing emotional intelligence, and taking a ground-up approach to understanding where support is most needed for children and families.
Our services are shaped by real-world experience and a deep respect for the communities we serve.
Over the past 15 years
, we have supported more than 20,000 community members across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Gympie, and Cairns regions, delivering high-quality support across the Health, Community, and NDIS sectors.
We are powered by a dedicated team with more than 800 years of combined lived and skilled 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
Foster Care Development Coordinator
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 their initial enquiry through to approval.
You will play a key role in strengthening family-based care options for children and young people by recruiting, assessing, preparing, and supporting foster carers throughout their journey.
Working collaboratively with Child Safety, community organisations, referral partners, and internal teams, you will help ensure children and young people have access to safe, nurturing, and culturally responsive care environments.
About the role
As a




Foster Care Development Coordinator
, you will:
Promote foster care through community engagement activities, presentations, and recruitment events
Develop strong relationships with community organisations, businesses, and referral partners
Respond to enquiries from prospective foster carers and support them through the recruitment process
Conduct initial screening, household safety assessments, and comprehensive foster carer assessments
Prepare evidence-based assessment reports and recommendations
Deliver pre-service training, orientation programs, and foster carer education
Build the knowledge, confidence, and capability of prospective carers
Collaborate with Child Safety, Placement Support Services, Kinship Finding Practitioners, and internal support teams
Support culturally safe, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practice
Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to service reporting and quality improvement activities
Pay and conditions
Permanent part-time position
Hourly pay rates range from:
Level 1 PPT3 $***** per hour, up to Level 3 PPT4 $***** per hour
Classification level and pay rate are assessed and determined based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capability.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who:
Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in care
Has strong community engagement and relationship-building skills
Can confidently assess, interview, and support prospective foster carers
Is an effective presenter, educator,



and facilitator
Demonstrates excellent organisational, communication, and report-writing skills
Values cultural safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Is committed to child-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practice
Qualifications and experience
Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Behavioural Science, Community Services, or a related discipline
Experience in child protection, out-of-home care, or related human services
Demonstrated experience in assessment, community engagement, workforce development, or similar fields
Experience delivering presentations, education programs, or group facilitation
Strong written communication and report-writing skills
Highly desirable:
Experience recruiting, assessing, or supporting foster carers
Knowledge of the Child Protection Act **** (Qld)
Experience in community development, marketing, or volunteer recruitment
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Training and support
REFOCUS is committed to supporting professional growth through ongoing supervision, mentoring, professional development opportunities, and reflective practice.
You will be supported by experienced leaders and practitioners dedicated to building a strong foster care workforce across Queensland.
Additional requirements
Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
Criminal history check
Ability to meet REFOCUS compliance and reporting requirements
Current Queensland Driver Licence
Ability to work within the 10 Child Safe Standards
How to apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

📌 Foster Care Development Coordinator – Sunshine Coast (Queensland)
🏢 REFOCUS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services
📍 Queensland