Foster and Kinship Care Practitioner

Job No: CTC164
Location: Wondai

Foster and Kinship Care Practitioner

  • Join a dedicated team focused on supporting children and families in need.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of foster and kinship carers.
  • Attractive salary and professional development opportunities.

About South Burnett CTC Inc

South Burnett CTC Inc is a not-for-profit community organisation committed to providing support to disadvantaged individuals across various backgrounds and ages. Our services include foster care, residential care, youth and family services, domestic and family violence services, and disability services, operating throughout the South Burnett area with teams based in Kingaroy, Wondai, Nanango, and Murgon.

Our Partners in Foster Care program focuses on recruiting, training, assessing, and supporting foster and kinship carers for children and young people under Child Protection Orders. We aim to ensure that every child in care receives the support and stability they need to thrive.

Position Overview

The Foster and Kinship Care Practitioner plays a crucial role in delivering emotional and practical assistance to foster and kinship carers. This position involves working closely with carers to ensure the safety and well-being of children in care, while adhering to the principles outlined in the Child Protection Act.

The role requires a commitment to maintaining professional boundaries, effective communication, and the ability to manage complex situations. The practitioner will also participate in the assessment and training of prospective and current carers, contributing to the overall goal of improving outcomes for children in out-of-home care.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for dedicated individuals who possess a strong understanding of child protection and have experience in human services or related fields.

  • Demonstrated experience in child protection or human services.
  • Understanding of the Child Protection Act and relevant policies.
  • Diploma or higher qualification in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or related field is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity in interactions with stakeholders.
  • Current Queensland Driver License, First Aid/CPR certificates and Working with Children Blue Card.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, accountable, and committed to supporting the needs of children and their carers, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Salary & Benefits

This position offers an attractive salary of $43.08 per hour, according to Level 4 of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHCADS). Additional benefits include salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for eligible living expenses, plus up to $2,649 for meals and entertainment, and opportunities for professional development.

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This position does not have a closing date. We will review applications regularly and close the vacancy when the available position has been filled. Interviews will be offered promptly upon receipt of suitable applications. 

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About South Burnett CTC

South Burnett CTC (CTC) is a proactive, community‑focused organisation committed to working together to break down barriers and make a genuine difference in the lives of people across the South Burnett. Guided by our vision of communities where people have equal opportunity to receive support, participate and feel valued in their everyday life, we deliver services across Foster Care and Residential Care, Youth Services, Family Services, Domestic and Family Violence Services, Housing and Homelessness Services, Disability Services and our Gumnut Place Social Enterprise.

We are a genuinely local organisation operating solely for the good of our communities, grounded in our core values of Empathy, Integrity and Collaboration. These values guide how we work with individuals, families, colleagues and community partners to build capacity and achieve meaningful outcomes.

CTC actively upholds the Child Safe Standards and embraces the Universal Principle, ensuring that children feel safe, respected and empowered. We are committed to promoting cultural safety and inclusion, particularly the cultural rights, wellbeing and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

We place strong emphasis on fostering a friendly, supportive and inclusive work environment where staff feel valued and equipped to make a positive impact.

Why Work for CTC
Meaningful Impact: Make a genuine difference in the lives of people across the South Burnett.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with access to generous not‑for‑profit salary packaging.
Continuous Growth: Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
Supportive Culture: Join a passionate, welcoming team of people committed to positive change in their community.