Foster and Kinship Care Coordinator

Anglicare Central Queensland Limited | Gladstone $110,455p/a + superannuation + salary sacrifice Full Time Fixed-Term Position About the role: At Anglicare Central Queensland, we believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow, heal and thrive. As a trusted not-for-profit organisation, we're dedicated to supporting families and carers who open their hearts and homes to children in need. We're looking for a passionate leader to join our team in Gladstone as a Foster & Kinship Care Coordinator. In this role you'll guide a dedicated team to deliver high-quality support to carers through recruitment, assessment and ongoing monitoring of placements. You'll ensure children are placed in safe, nurturing environments and that all care standards and licensing requirements are met. This role also includes participation in a rotational on-call roster to support carers when they need it most. What will a typical day look like? Manager a team delivering high-quality carer recruitment, assessment and support. Ensure children's placements meet licensing standards and provide safe, nurturing environments. Build strong relationships with partners to support collaborative service delivery. Mentor staff in trauma-informed care, child development, and service agreement outcomes. Mandatory Requirements: Abachelor’s degree in social work, human services or behavioural science, or psychology (or related discipline) and 3 years’ experience leading a team in a similar role. Who we are: Our truly local team of professionals have worked with people in Central Queensland for over 40 years to support them in living their best life. Anglicare CQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people. Anglicare CQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with Anglicare CQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach. What you will bring to the role: A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders. The ability to identify and embed solutions. Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a fast-paced solutions-focused environment. Effective time management and organisational skills. A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people. Other Requirements: Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption) Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice) What are the benefits of working for Anglicare CQ? We have a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best life. Anglicare CQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our local communities. We offer attractive salary sacrifice to all full-time employees. We offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social change. Full-time employees have the opportunity to accrue/utilise TOIL in line with office hours to increase flexibility. Ready to make a difference? If you're driven by purpose and want your work to directly change lives for the better, please submit your resume and covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications should be submitted by 8am, Tuesday 16 December 2025. Have questions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer - Mikiellie Newman to learn more: #J-18808-Ljbffr