Job Description

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Kinship Assessment Practitioner

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Permanent Part Time

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

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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.

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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.

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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 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 Assessment Practitioner (Equipping Kin) to join our team and support prospective kinship carers through assessment, preparation, and approval processes.

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This role works within the Equipping Kin service and plays a vital role in ensuring children and young people requiring out-of-home care are placed with safe, stable, and nurturing kinship carers. The position works collaboratively with Child Safety, Connecting Kin Practitioners , and internal teams to support timely assessments and successful transitions into ongoing support services.

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About the role

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As a Kinship Assessment Practitioner , you will:

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- Undertake comprehensive assessments of prospective kinship carers
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- Conduct assessment interviews using approved assessment frameworks
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- Complete household safety assessments and provide guidance on safety requirements
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- Prepare prospective carers for their statutory caring responsibilities
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- Deliver orientation and education regarding legislation, policies, and practice expectations
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- Support carers to understand trauma-informed care, attachment, and child development
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- Prepare high-quality, evidence-based assessment reports
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- Make professional recommendations regarding kinship carer approval
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- Work collaboratively with Child Safety Officers and community stakeholders
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- Promote culturally safe, child-centred practice and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle
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- Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements
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Solid assessment skills, professional judgement, cultural capability, and a commitment to child safety are essential to this role.

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Pay and conditions

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Permanent part-time position

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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 per hour

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Classification level and pay rate are assessed and determined 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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- Has a strong commitment to child safety and positive outcomes for children and young people
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- Can undertake thorough assessments and make sound professional recommendations
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- Has strong interviewing, analytical, and report-writing skills
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- Understands trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
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- Values cultural safety, family connection, and child-centred care
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- Can build respectful partnerships with families, Child Safety, and community stakeholders
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- Is organised, accountable, and able to manage competing priorities effectively
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Qualifications and experience

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- Qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Behavioural Science, Community Services, or a related discipline
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- Experience undertaking assessments within child protection, out-of-home care, or related human services
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- Demonstrated report-writing and assessment skills
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- Knowledge of child development, attachment, and trauma-informed practice
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- Experience undertaking kinship or foster carer assessments will be highly regarded
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- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families is highly desirable
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Training and support

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REFOCUS is committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice. Practitioners receive supervision, mentoring, and support to maintain high standards of assessment practice, cultural capability, and legislative compliance.

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Additional requirements

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- Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
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- Current Queensland Driver Licence
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- Current Disability Worker Screening Clearance (where required)
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- Ability to meet REFOCUS compliance and reporting requirements
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- Ability to work within the 10 Child Safe Standards
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How to apply

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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.

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📌 Kinship Assessment Practitioner - Gympie (The Dawn)
🏢 REFOCUS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services
📍 The Dawn