Careers

• Permanent Part Time position, based in Hobart 
• Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities  
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More! 

At Life Without Barriers, we deliver inclusive, trauma-informed services that support children, young people, families, and carers to thrive. 

From foster care, family support, residential care and youth programs, we work alongside communities to create safe, supportive environments where every child and young person can reach their potential. 

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around! 

                    Position: Carer Assessor

               Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

                    Location: Hobart 

In this role, your responsibilities will involve evaluating foster care applicants and renewing carer authorisations, in accordance with Life Without Barriers standards, policies and procedures. 

You will complete high-quality carer assessments, home visits, and reviews to ensure carers are prepared and supported to provide safe, nurturing environments for children and young people. 

Learn more about Life Without Barriers' services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/ 

Key Responsibilities 

• Complete carer assessments in line with the local recruitment plan, including home visits, meetings, and referee checks 
• Ensure assessments and reviews meet agreed standards and clearly identify carers’ development needs 
• Identify and address training needs, safety concerns, and placement issues, providing feedback and recommendations to the care team 
• Support prospective carers to reflect on the impact of the caring role on their life, family, and relationships 
• Review established LWB carers in accordance with LWB policy and contribute to corporate review of assessment tools 
• Provide supervision 

Skills & Experience 

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field 
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant professional body 
• Completion of Share Stories Share Lives and Step-by-Step Training and Assessment Tools accreditation
• Experience in the child and family welfare sector, including conducting carer assessments and reviews 
• Ability to assess carers’ strengths and development needs, with a focus on permanency outcomes for children 
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders 
• Highly developed analytical, organisational, and communication skills 
• Current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence 

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and TAS Working with Vulnerable People check.  

How to Apply: 

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Kristina Kubel via recruitment@lwb.org.au 

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly. 

Applications close at midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. 

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.