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 qualified 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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Strong 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 $***** per hour, up to Level 3 PPT4 $***** 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
🏢 REFOCUS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services
📍 Gympie