Kin Care Practitioner in Wondai

Kin Care Practitioner

Wondai, QLD | $90,000-$99,000 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging

• Full-time permanent opportunity

• Initial accommodation support available for relocating candidates

• Potential visa sponsorship for the right candidate

• Opportunity to develop your career in Foster & Kinship Care

• Supportive team environment with a strong community focus

• Make a genuine difference to the lives of children, young people and families

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a well-established, community-focused organisation in the South Burnett region to recruit a Kin Care Practitioner for its Partners in Foster Care team.

Whether you're an emerging practitioner looking to develop your career in the Foster and Kinship Care space or an experienced professional ready to bring your knowledge and expertise to a supportive team, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

With relocation assistance available and potential visa sponsorship for the right candidate, this is also a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a move to regional Queensland.

About the Organisation

Our client, South Burnett CTC Inc (CTC), is a proactive, community-focused organisation committed to breaking down barriers and improving the lives of individuals and families across the South Burnett region.

Delivering a diverse range of services across Foster Care, Residential Care, Family and Youth Services and more, CTC is dedicated to creating positive outcomes for the communities it supports.

Guided by the values of Empathy, Integrity and Collaboration, the organisation places a strong emphasis on child safety, inclusion and cultural safety, particularly in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

About the Role

As a Kin Care Practitioner within the Partners in Foster Care team, you will play an important role in identifying, assessing and supporting suitable kinship care arrangements for children and young people.

Working closely with children, families, kinship carers and external stakeholders, you will help strengthen family connections, promote placement stability and ensure children are supported in safe, nurturing and culturally appropriate environments.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking assessments and facilitating the approval of kinship carers.

• Providing ongoing case management, guidance and practical support to kinship carers.

• Supporting children and young people to maintain meaningful connections with their family, culture and community.

• Working collaboratively with families, Child Safety and other relevant stakeholders.

• Monitoring placements and promoting the safety, stability and wellbeing of children.

• Maintaining accurate case documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

• Contributing to continuous improvement and positive outcomes across the service.

About You

We're interested in hearing from professionals at different stages of their careers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

Whether you're building your career in Child Protection, Family Services or the broader Human Services sector and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within the Foster and Kinship Care space, or you're an experienced practitioner looking to bring your knowledge, experience and expertise to an established team, we'd love to hear from you.

You will bring a genuine commitment to child safety, relationship-based practice and achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Experience working within Child Protection, Foster Care, Kinship Care or a related Human Services environment.

• A Diploma-level qualification or higher in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work or a related discipline.

• An understanding of the Child Protection Act and relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

• Strong assessment, case management and report-writing skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• A commitment to cultural safety and working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.

• Flexibility to meet operational requirements, including participation in an on-call roster.

Relocation & Visa Support

Looking to make a move to regional Queensland? Our client is keen to attract the right person and is open to supporting candidates relocating to the South Burnett region.

• Initial accommodation support: Assistance with accommodation during the initial relocation period to help you settle into the region.

• Relocation opportunities: Applications welcomed from candidates across Queensland, interstate and potentially overseas.

• Potential visa sponsorship: Visa sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate, subject to qualifications, experience and visa eligibility.

Whether you're already based locally or considering a move to regional Queensland, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of $90,000-$99,000 per annum plus superannuation.

• Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

• Full-time permanent employment.

• Initial accommodation support for relocating candidates.

• Potential visa sponsorship for the right candidate.

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.

• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes for children, young people and families.

Tradewind Australia is committed to connecting passionate professionals with meaningful opportunities across Queensland's Community Services and Human Services sectors.

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