At Anglicare Central Queensland, we believe children thrive in secure, familiar environments. As a not-for-profit organisation, we support Kinship carers - family and community members who step in to care for children when they need it most.
We're seeking a compassionate Kinship Placement Support Worker to work alongside carers and support services to ensure children remain connected to their culture, identity and community - making a lasting impact through stable, nurturing placements.
What will a typical day look like?
- Support Kinship Carers to build strong, nurturing environments
- Partner with families and community services
- Identify training needs and boost carer confidence.
- Lead carer inductions and develop tailored support plans
- Contribute to care planning and placement stability.
- Help organise meaningful events for children and carers
- Be part of an on-call roster for timely support.
- Keep placement records up-to-date and manager carer renewals.
Mandatory Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in social or behavioural sciences, social work, or psychology.
Who we are:
For almost 40 years, our truly local team of professionals have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ 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.
AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ 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 face-paced solutions focussed 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
- Full COVID-19 Vaccination
- 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 AnglicareCQ?
We have a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best life. AnglicareCQ 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 part-time and 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.
- We have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
- Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
- We offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
- We provide access to health and wellness programs for all staff.
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 14 October 2025.
Have questions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer - Mikiellie Newman to learn more:
(07) 4837 5393
📌 Kinship Placement Support Worker
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