Out of Home Care Practitioner Casual or Permanent Part-Time (Minimum 16 hours per week)SCHCDS Level 2–3 | Shift-based, 24/7 rosterSunshine Coast | Moreton Bay | Gympie | North Lakes & surrounds Make a Difference Where It Matters MostREFOCUS is seeking compassionate, skilled Out of Home Care Practitioners to support children, young people, and families across our Out of Home Care, Family Services, Jarjums Homes, Babies Gunyah, and Choice & Connect programs.This is an opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation delivering trauma-informed, child rights–based and culturally responsive care—with a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities.
About the RoleAs an Out of Home Care Practitioner, you will work directly with children and young people (0–17 years), parents, carers, and families to promote safety, wellbeing, stability, and connection.
You will:
Deliver therapeutic, trauma-informed support in residential and family-based settings
Implement care plans, behaviour support plans, and safety frameworks
Support children's emotional regulation, education, health, and daily living needs
Engage families, kin, carers, Elders, and partner agencies in meaningful collaboration
Undertake assessment, case planning, documentation, and reporting
Participate in case conferences, reviews, and multidisciplinary planning
Respond calmly and professionally to high‐needs and high‐risk behaviours
Uphold all statutory, safeguarding, and Child Protected Standards requirements
This role reports to a Team Leader and carries no direct line management responsibility.
Our ProgramsYou may work across diverse and impactful programs, including:
Complex Response & High Needs OOHC – supporting children and young people with high behavioural and therapeutic needs




Jarjums Homes – culturally governed homes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, supporting reunification and healing
Babies Gunyah – supporting mothers and babies to stay together, safely, through intensive, culturally informed support
Choice & Connect – empowering young people in care to build independence through choice, accountability, and connection
What We're Looking ForEssential requirements:
Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Community Services, Human Services, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience in Out of Home Care, child protection, family support and/or maternal & infant wellbeing
Demonstrated trauma-informed, attachment-aware, strengths-based and culturally safe practice
Strong case management skills, including assessment, planning, coordination and documentation
Ability to work collaboratively with families, carers, cultural authorities and professionals
Commitment to the 10 Child Safe Standards and the Universal Principle of Cultural Safety
Ability to work a rotating 24/7 roster, including weekends and public holidays
Current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel across service regions
Checks (current or ability to obtain):
Blue Card / Working With Children Check
Yellow Card
Child Safety & Personal History Screening
First Aid & CPR
What We Offer
Meaningful, purpose-driven work with real community impact
Level 2–3 remuneration with applicable penalties, allowances, and superannuation
25% loading for approved High Needs & High Risk placements
Paid travel time (where applicable)
Fortnightly internal and external supervision
Strong cultural governance, reflective practice, and professional support
Opportunities to work in innovative, community-led programs
Our CommitmentREFOCUS is a Child Safe Organisation and is deeply committed to cultural safety, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 Out Of Home Care Practitioner – Moreton Bay (Queensland)
🏢 REFOCUS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services
📍 Queensland