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Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract/Temp
Remuneration: SCHADS level 5.2, plus 9 day fortnight
Queensland Foster and Kinship Care (QFKC) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Counsellor to join our expanding Carer Assistance Program (CAP). This meaningful role provides trauma-informed, evidence-informed therapeutic support to foster and kinship carers across Queensland, helping strengthen carer wellbeing and sustain safe, stable caring relationships for children and young people.
About the role
The Counsellor will provide confidential, short-term counselling interventions to approved foster and kinship carers, and carers who have been approved within the previous 12 months. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the role delivers individual, couple and group interventions that respond to grief, loss, trauma, burnout, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and caregiver stress.
Key responsibilities
Provide confidential, trauma-informed therapeutic counselling to foster and kinship carers.
Deliver evidence-informed interventions, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, psychoeducation and other appropriate therapeutic approaches.
Provide individual, couple and group interventions for grief, loss, trauma, burnout, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns.
Develop and facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.
Maintain accurate client records, electronic case notes and documentation in line with organisational, legislative and funding requirements.
Respond appropriately to suicide risk, child protection concerns and critical incidents.
Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice, professional development, service evaluation and continuous improvement.
Build effective relationships with referring agencies and key stakeholders and promote the Carer Assistance Program.
About you
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling, or another relevant counselling qualification.
Demonstrated experience supporting clients experiencing grief, loss, trauma, caregiver stress and burnout.
Understanding of the Queensland child protection and family-based care system.
Knowledge of attachment, child development, family systems, intergenerational trauma, strengths-based practice and suicide risk assessment.
Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and values, with a demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practice.
Highly developed interpersonal, engagement and communication skills, including emotional intelligence and the ability to build therapeutic relationships.
Excellent written communication and case documentation skills.
Commitment to reflective practice, clinical supervision and continuous professional development.
Demonstrated commitment to QFKC values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusion and positive outcomes for children, young people and carers.
Employment details and benefits
Current Blue Card and current Queensland driver license required.
Reports to the Senior Team Leader, Counselling Program, for day-to-day operational supervision.
Monthly external clinical supervision provided.
Employment conditions are subject to Management Committee conditions, the SCHADS Award Level 5.2, associated regulations and the Fair Work Act 2009.
Nine-day fortnight arrangement.
Up to $15,900 salary packaging and up to $2,650 entertainment packaging available per annum.
Birthday leave and three days of gifted Christmas leave.
Remote position – Queensland Statewide applications encouraged.
12 month contract with likely extension dependent on funding.
About QLD Foster & Kinship Care (QFKC)
Queensland Foster and Kinship Care is a not-for-profit charitable peak child protection network established in 1976. QFKC provides services to foster and kinship carers and their support services throughout Queensland, with head office based in Inala. This is an opportunity to contribute to a values-led organisation committed to respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusion and positive outcomes for children, young people and carers.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications should address your relevant qualifications, counselling experience, understanding of the child protection and family-based care sector, and commitment to trauma-informed and culturally safe practice.
Applications will be assessed upon application, early applicants encouraged.
Please submit your application here.
Location: In Office - Inala
Employment Type: Full time
Remuneration: SCHADS level 3.3 + 9-day fortnight + NFP Salary Packaging
Queensland Foster and Kinship Care (QFKC) is seeking a highly organised and people-focused Recruitment Support Officer to provide administrative, intake and program support across key carer recruitment initiatives, including the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Recruitment, Training and Assessment Program, the Returning Carers Program and broader QFKC carer recruitment activities.
About the role
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Recruitment Support Officer will assist with referral management, applicant enquiries, intake processes, documentation, data entry, stakeholder communication and reporting. The position plays an important role in supporting the timely progression of applications and contributing to smooth, coordinated program delivery. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has strong attention to detail, and can confidently support applicants, carers, Child Safety and partner agencies through clear communication, accurate record keeping and timely follow-up.
Key responsibilities
Receive and process referrals for QFKC recruitment programs.
Respond to enquiries and provide accurate program information to applicants, carers and stakeholders.
Complete initial intake processes and issue relevant documentation, including consent forms.
Maintain accurate applicant and program records in QFKC’s SharePoint system.
Follow up with applicants, Child Safety and partner agencies to support application progression.
Collect, organise and prepare data and updates for reporting purposes.
Support the Program Manager, Recruitment Coordinator and broader team with coordinated program delivery.
About you
You will bring strong administrative and communication skills, a practical and organised approach, and the ability to work respectfully and professionally with a range of stakeholders. You will be confident handling sensitive information, managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate records.
Essential requirements
Certificate III or IV in Business Administration, Community Services, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Experience providing administrative, intake, recruitment, program support or community services support.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and confidence using electronic record keeping systems, including SharePoint or similar platforms.
Current Working with Children Check Queensland, or ability to obtain and maintain one prior to commencement.
Desirable experience
Previous experience in foster and kinship care, child protection, community services, recruitment, intake or the not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded.
Employment conditions and benefits
This position is offered under the SCHADS Award Level 3.3 and associated conditions. The role is worked as a nine-day fortnight and includes birthday leave and three days of gifted Christmas leave. Up to $15,900 salary sacrifice and up to $2,650 entertainment packaging available per annum.
About QFKC
Queensland Foster and Kinship Care is a not-for-profit, charitable peak child protection network established in 1976. QFKC provides support, advocacy and information to foster and kinship carers and their support services across Queensland, with offices in Brisbane and Townsville.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter or response to the selection criteria outlining your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the role.
Applications should email rtassessment@qfkc.com.au with the subject line Recruitment Support Officer Application.
Please ensure your application includes:
A current resume.
A brief cover letter or response to the selection criteria.
Details of two professional referees.
Applications will be assessed upon application.
For further information about the role, please contact Marijka Kelly on 3256 6166.
Location: Remote - South West Region
Employment Type: 12 Month Contract
Remuneration: SCHADS level 4.4 + Motor Vehicle + 9-day fortnight + NFP Salary Packaging
Please note that this position requires frequent travel throughout the South West Region Child Safety catchment area, extending from the Ipswich to Roma. Applicants can be located within these regions
Queensland Foster and Kinship Care (QFKC) is establishing regional Carer Hubs across Queensland, creating more opportunities for foster and kinship carers to connect, learn, access information and strengthen their networks of support.
We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Retention and Development Officer (RDO) to bring the Carer Hub model to life across the South West region.
This is a regionally based, remote role for someone who enjoys being out in the community, building genuine relationships and creating opportunities for people to connect, learn and work together.
You will work alongside foster and kinship carers, support agencies, Child Safety, volunteer organisations and local communities to strengthen the network of support around carers and ensure local Carer Hub activities reflect the strengths, needs and opportunities within your region.
About the role
As the Retention and Development Officer for South West region, you will be responsible for developing and strengthening the Carer Hub within your region.
A big part of this role is connection – connecting carers with one another, with information and learning opportunities, with their local communities and, where appropriate, with other QFKC programs and supports.
You will also establish strong feedback loops with carers, including QFKC’s regional Carer Reference Groups and Support Team Members, ensuring their experiences and perspectives help shape regional priorities, activities and partnerships. This is a role with plenty of variety.
Key responsibilities
Build relationships and networks with foster and kinship carers across your region;
Create and facilitate forums, events and opportunities for carers to connect;
Develop strong partnerships with support agencies, Child Safety, community organisations and other regional stakeholders;
Coordinate and deliver engaging training, webinars and information sessions;
Listen to carers and identify emerging themes, needs, gaps and opportunities;
Use regional feedback and data to help shape local activities and contribute to statewide planning; and
Work closely with the Senior Team Leader and broader QFKC team to ensure a consistent statewide Carer Hub approach while keeping your region’s activities genuinely local and responsive.
About you
Help build stronger connections for foster and kinship carers.
We are looking for someone who is a natural relationship builder and understands the importance of strong communities and support networks around foster and kinship carers.
You will be someone who can work independently and take ownership of your region while also enjoying being part of a collaborative statewide team.
You will bring:
Relevant tertiary qualifications;
Substantial demonstrated experience in human services, child protection, community services, social work or a related field;
You must also hold a current Queensland Driver Licence and hold, or be eligible to obtain, a current Queensland Working with Children (Blue Card)
A strong understanding of the foster and kinship care sector and the broader child protection environment;
The ability to build respectful and effective relationships with carers from diverse backgrounds, communities and stages of the caring journey;
Strong community engagement and stakeholder relationship skills;
Confidence developing and delivering engaging training, information sessions, forums and other capacity-building activities, both face-to-face and virtually;
An ability to genuinely listen to carers and translate what you hear into themes, opportunities and meaningful action;
Strong communication, organisation and reporting skills; and
The ability to plan and prioritise your work independently across a large geographic region.
Employment conditions and benefits
This is an opportunity to join QFKC at an exciting time and play a hands-on role in building and strengthening the Carer Hub model within your region.
The position offers:
SCHADS Award Level 4.4
A remote, regionally based position
A QFKC vehicle, laptop and mobile phone
A fortnightly paid day off, recognising the reasonable additional hours associated with the requirements of the role
The opportunity to work independently within your region while being connected to a supportive statewide team; and
A role with genuine scope to build relationships, respond to local needs and help shape how the Carer Hub develops within your community.
Regular regional travel is an inherent part of the position, including overnight travel where required. Some flexibility in working hours is also required, including occasional after-hours or weekend activities where this best meets the needs of carers
How to apply
If you are passionate about strengthening support for foster and kinship carers and would love the opportunity to build connections and make a difference within the South West region, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with the position. Apply here
Location: Remote - North/Far North QLD Region
Employment Type: 12 Month Contract
Remuneration: SCHADS level 4.4 + Motor Vehicle + 9-day fortnight + NFP Salary Packaging
Please note that this position requires frequent travel throughout the North/Far North Queensland Region Child Safety catchment area, extending from the Mackay to Cairns. Applicants can be located within these regions
Queensland Foster and Kinship Care (QFKC) is establishing regional Carer Hubs across Queensland, creating more opportunities for foster and kinship carers to connect, learn, access information and strengthen their networks of support.
We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Retention and Development Officer (RDO) to bring the Carer Hub model to life across the Northern and Far North QLD region.
This is a regionally based, remote role for someone who enjoys being out in the community, building genuine relationships and creating opportunities for people to connect, learn and work together.
You will work alongside foster and kinship carers, support agencies, Child Safety, volunteer organisations and local communities to strengthen the network of support around carers and ensure local Carer Hub activities reflect the strengths, needs and opportunities within your region.
About the role
As the Retention and Development Officer for Northern and Far North QLD region, you will be responsible for developing and strengthening the Carer Hub within your region.
A big part of this role is connection – connecting carers with one another, with information and learning opportunities, with their local communities and, where appropriate, with other QFKC programs and supports.
You will also establish strong feedback loops with carers, including QFKC’s regional Carer Reference Groups and Support Team Members, ensuring their experiences and perspectives help shape regional priorities, activities and partnerships. This is a role with plenty of variety.
Key responsibilities
Build relationships and networks with foster and kinship carers across your region;
Create and facilitate forums, events and opportunities for carers to connect;
Develop strong partnerships with support agencies, Child Safety, community organisations and other regional stakeholders;
Coordinate and deliver engaging training, webinars and information sessions;
Listen to carers and identify emerging themes, needs, gaps and opportunities;
Use regional feedback and data to help shape local activities and contribute to statewide planning; and
Work closely with the Senior Team Leader and broader QFKC team to ensure a consistent statewide Carer Hub approach while keeping your region’s activities genuinely local and responsive.
About you
Help build stronger connections for foster and kinship carers.
We are looking for someone who is a natural relationship builder and understands the importance of strong communities and support networks around foster and kinship carers.
You will be someone who can work independently and take ownership of your region while also enjoying being part of a collaborative statewide team.
You will bring:
Relevant tertiary qualifications;
Substantial demonstrated experience in human services, child protection, community services, social work or a related field;
You must also hold a current Queensland Driver Licence and hold, or be eligible to obtain, a current Queensland Working with Children (Blue Card)
A strong understanding of the foster and kinship care sector and the broader child protection environment;
The ability to build respectful and effective relationships with carers from diverse backgrounds, communities and stages of the caring journey;
Strong community engagement and stakeholder relationship skills;
Confidence developing and delivering engaging training, information sessions, forums and other capacity-building activities, both face-to-face and virtually;
An ability to genuinely listen to carers and translate what you hear into themes, opportunities and meaningful action;
Strong communication, organisation and reporting skills; and
The ability to plan and prioritise your work independently across a large geographic region.
Employment conditions and benefits
This is an opportunity to join QFKC at an exciting time and play a hands-on role in building and strengthening the Carer Hub model within your region.
The position offers:
SCHADS Award Level 4.4
A remote, regionally based position
A QFKC vehicle, laptop and mobile phone
A fortnightly paid day off, recognising the reasonable additional hours associated with the requirements of the role
The opportunity to work independently within your region while being connected to a supportive statewide team; and
A role with genuine scope to build relationships, respond to local needs and help shape how the Carer Hub develops within your community.
Regular regional travel is an inherent part of the position, including overnight travel where required. Some flexibility in working hours is also required, including occasional after-hours or weekend activities where this best meets the needs of carers
How to apply
If you are passionate about strengthening support for foster and kinship carers and would love the opportunity to build connections and make a difference within the Northern and Far North QLD region, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with the position. Apply here
Location: Remote - Sunshine Coast/Central QLD Region
Employment Type: 12 Month Contract
Remuneration: SCHADS level 4.4 + Motor Vehicle + 9-day fortnight + NFP Salary Packaging
Please note that this position requires frequent travel throughout the Sunshine Coast/ Central Queensland Region Child Safety catchment area, extending from the Sunshine Coast to Rockhampton. Applicants can be located within these regions
Queensland Foster and Kinship Care (QFKC) is establishing regional Carer Hubs across Queensland, creating more opportunities for foster and kinship carers to connect, learn, access information and strengthen their networks of support.
We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Retention and Development Officer (RDO) to bring the Carer Hub model to life across the Sunshine Coast and Central Queensland region.
This is a regionally based, remote role for someone who enjoys being out in the community, building genuine relationships and creating opportunities for people to connect, learn and work together.
You will work alongside foster and kinship carers, support agencies, Child Safety, volunteer organisations and local communities to strengthen the network of support around carers and ensure local Carer Hub activities reflect the strengths, needs and opportunities within your region.
About the role
As the Retention and Development Officer for Sunshine Coast and Central Queensland region, you will be responsible for developing and strengthening the Carer Hub within your region.
A big part of this role is connection – connecting carers with one another, with information and learning opportunities, with their local communities and, where appropriate, with other QFKC programs and supports.
You will also establish strong feedback loops with carers, including QFKC’s regional Carer Reference Groups and Support Team Members, ensuring their experiences and perspectives help shape regional priorities, activities and partnerships. This is a role with plenty of variety.
Key responsibilities
Build relationships and networks with foster and kinship carers across your region;
Create and facilitate forums, events and opportunities for carers to connect;
Develop strong partnerships with support agencies, Child Safety, community organisations and other regional stakeholders;
Coordinate and deliver engaging training, webinars and information sessions;
Listen to carers and identify emerging themes, needs, gaps and opportunities;
Use regional feedback and data to help shape local activities and contribute to statewide planning; and
Work closely with the Senior Team Leader and broader QFKC team to ensure a consistent statewide Carer Hub approach while keeping your region’s activities genuinely local and responsive.
About you
Help build stronger connections for foster and kinship carers.
We are looking for someone who is a natural relationship builder and understands the importance of strong communities and support networks around foster and kinship carers.
You will be someone who can work independently and take ownership of your region while also enjoying being part of a collaborative statewide team.
You will bring:
Relevant tertiary qualifications;
Substantial demonstrated experience in human services, child protection, community services, social work or a related field;
You must also hold a current Queensland Driver Licence and hold, or be eligible to obtain, a current Queensland Working with Children (Blue Card)
A strong understanding of the foster and kinship care sector and the broader child protection environment;
The ability to build respectful and effective relationships with carers from diverse backgrounds, communities and stages of the caring journey;
Strong community engagement and stakeholder relationship skills;
Confidence developing and delivering engaging training, information sessions, forums and other capacity-building activities, both face-to-face and virtually;
An ability to genuinely listen to carers and translate what you hear into themes, opportunities and meaningful action;
Strong communication, organisation and reporting skills; and
The ability to plan and prioritise your work independently across a large geographic region.
Employment conditions and benefits
This is an opportunity to join QFKC at an exciting time and play a hands-on role in building and strengthening the Carer Hub model within your region.
The position offers:
SCHADS Award Level 4.4
A remote, regionally based position
A QFKC vehicle, laptop and mobile phone
A fortnightly paid day off, recognising the reasonable additional hours associated with the requirements of the role
The opportunity to work independently within your region while being connected to a supportive statewide team; and
A role with genuine scope to build relationships, respond to local needs and help shape how the Carer Hub develops within your community.
Regular regional travel is an inherent part of the position, including overnight travel where required. Some flexibility in working hours is also required, including occasional after-hours or weekend activities where this best meets the needs of carers
How to apply
If you are passionate about strengthening support for foster and kinship carers and would love the opportunity to build connections and make a difference within the Sunshine Coast and Central Queensland region, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with the position. Apply here
Location: In Office - Inala
Employment Type: Full time
Remuneration: SCHADS level 6.2 + Motor Vehicle + 9-day Fortnight + NFP Salary Packaging
Queensland Foster and Kinship Care (QFKC) is establishing regional Carer Hubs across Queensland, creating more opportunities for foster and kinship carers to connect, learn, access information and strengthen their networks of support.
We are looking for an experienced and values-driven Senior Team Leader to lead the statewide Carer Hubs program and support our team of regionally based Retention and Development Officers.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people and ideas together, supporting staff to do their best work and turning a shared vision into meaningful activity across communities.
Alongside your statewide leadership responsibilities, you will also lead the delivery of Carer Hub activities across Brisbane and Moreton Bay, keeping you connected to carers, stakeholders and the practical delivery of the model.
About the role
Help shape a new statewide model if support for foster and kinship carers.
As Senior Team Leader, you will provide leadership, supervision and guidance to QFKC’s Retention and Development Officer team, supporting a consistent statewide approach while allowing each Carer Hub to remain responsive to the unique needs and opportunities within its region.
You will work closely with the Manager to help implement the strategic vision and direction of the Carer Hubs program, coordinate statewide priorities and initiatives, strengthen collaboration across the team and maintain oversight of regional activities and emerging opportunities.
Importantly, this isn’t a leadership role that sits at a distance from the work. You will also be responsible for bringing the Carer Hub model to life across Brisbane and Moreton Bay.
Key Responsibilities
Provide supervision, guidance and support to a regionally dispersed team of Retention and Development Officers;
Lead consistent and high-quality delivery of the Carer Hub model across Queensland;
Coordinate statewide priorities, projects and initiatives;
Build community capacity and strengthen networks of support for foster and kinship carers;
Develop strong partnerships with support agencies, Child Safety, community organisations and other stakeholders;
Facilitate opportunities for carers to connect, contribute ideas and influence the development of activities and supports;
Coordinate and deliver engaging training, webinars, forums and information sessions;
Use carer feedback, regional trends and data to inform planning and continuous improvement; and
Lead Carer Hub activities and initiatives across Brisbane and Moreton Bay.
About you
We are looking for a leader who is collaborative, approachable and confident supporting people across a geographically dispersed team.
You will understand the foster and kinship care sector and recognise the importance of keeping carers and their lived experience at the centre of how services and initiatives develop.
You will bring:
Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to support, guide and develop staff and foster a positive team culture;
Strong knowledge and understanding of foster and kinship care and the broader child protection environment;
Experience leading the implementation and ongoing development of programs or service initiatives;
Highly developed stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills;
Confidence developing and delivering engaging training, forums, information sessions and capacity-building activities;
An ability to listen to and elevate carer voice and identify emerging themes, systemic issues, service gaps and opportunities;
Strong organisational, analytical and reporting skills; and
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to navigate complex or sensitive matters with professionalism and sound judgement.
Essential requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification
Substantial demonstrated experience in human services, child protection, community services, social work or a related field, together with demonstrated leadership experience within a human services, community services or related environment.
Employment details and benefits
This is an opportunity to join QFKC at an exciting time and play a key leadership role in establishing and shaping a new statewide approach to connection and support for foster and kinship carers.
The position offers:
SCHADS Award Level 6.2
An office-based position at QFKC’s Inala office
A QFKC vehicle, laptop and mobile phone
A fortnightly paid day off, recognising the reasonable additional hours associated with the requirements of the position;
The opportunity to lead and develop a regionally dispersed team;
A role that combines strategic leadership with meaningful connection to carers, communities and frontline delivery; and
The opportunity to help shape the development of the Carer Hub model across Queensland.
Travel throughout Queensland, including occasional overnight travel, may be required to support regional Carer Hub activities, training and stakeholder engagement. Some flexibility in working hours may also be required for activities outside standard business hours.
12 month contract with likely extension dependent on funding.
About QLD Foster & Kinship Care (QFKC)
Queensland Foster and Kinship Care is a not-for-profit charitable peak child protection network established in 1976. QFKC provides services to foster and kinship carers and their support services throughout Queensland, with head office based in Inala. This is an opportunity to contribute to a values-led organisation committed to respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusion and positive outcomes for children, young people and carers.
How to apply
If you are an experienced leader who is passionate about strengthening the experience of foster and kinship carers and would welcome the opportunity to help shape and lead QFKC’s Carer Hubs across Queensland, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with the position. Apply here