Kinship Placement Support Worker

About therole AtAnglicare Central Queensland, we believe children thrive in safe,familiar environments. As a not-for-profit organisation, we supportKinship carers - family and community members who step in to carefor children when they need it most. We'reseeking a compassionate Kinship Placement Support Worker to workalongside carers and support services to ensure children remainconnected to their culture, identity and community - making alasting impact through stable, nurturingplacements. What will a typical day look like? Support Kinship Carers to build strong,nurturing environments Partner with families and communityservices Identify training needs and boost carerconfidence. Lead carer inductions and developtailored support plans Contribute to care planning andplacement stability. Help organise meaningful events forchildren and carers Be part of an on-call roster for timelysupport. Keep placement records up-to-date andmanager carer renewals. MandatoryRequirements ADiploma (or higher) in social or behavioural sciences, socialwork, or psychology. 3years relevant experience in this or similar field. Who weare Foralmost 40 years, our truly local team of professionals have workedwith people from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs to supportthem in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit,purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to thatpurpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinarythings extraordinary – simply by doing them with the rightpeople. AnglicareCQ offers adiverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career pathswhich enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQare from a wide range of disciplines including leadership,community services, child protection, housing, and supportservices. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, theCapricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald,Barcaldine, and Longreach. What you willbring to the role Apassion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives ofCentral Queenslanders. Proven ability tobuild and maintain relationships with a variety ofstakeholders. Theability to identify and embed solutions. Demonstratedexperience working within a high-performance framework whereyou are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes,within a face-paced solutions focussed environment. Effective timemanagement and organisational skills. Astrong communicator, able to quickly build rapport andinfluence across a diverse range of people. OtherRequirements Ability to obtain aBlue Card (working with children check positive notice orexemption) Ability to obtain aYellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemptionnotice) What are thebenefits of working forAnglicareCQ We havea common purpose throughout our organisationto serve thepeople of Central Queensland, to help themlive their bestlife. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningfulemployment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our local communities. Weoffer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time andfull-time employees. Weoffer the opportunity to work within an organisation committedto social change. Full time employeeshave the opportunity to accrue/utilise TOIL in line with officehours to increase flexibility. Wehave a supportive and pragmatic management team. Professionaldevelopment and study are encouraged and supported. Weoffer a professional work environment filled with passionate,diverse and driven people. Weprovide access to health and wellness programs for allstaff. Ready to make adifference Ifyou're driven by purpose and want your work to directly changelives for the better, please submit your resume and covering letter(no longer than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlinedin the position description. Applications should besubmitted by 8am, Thursdyay 18 December 2025. Havequestions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer -Mikiellie Newman to learn more: Anglicare Central Queensland Limited | Rockhampton $101,099 p/a+superannuation + salary sacrifice Full-time -Fixed-term position #J-18808-Ljbffr