- Supportive leadership, reflective supervision and professional development opportunities
- Monthly rostered day off (RDO) + Tool of Trade vehicle
- Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!
At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive.
Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures. From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.
Role: Child & Family Practitioner – Foster & Kinship Care
Office Location: Anderson Street, Manunda (Cairns)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $91,965 – $106,250 + 12% superannuation
In this role, you will deliver high-quality casework, support and supervision to children and young people in family-based care, including Foster and Kinship Care.
You will work closely with carers, children and young people, government agencies and community partners to develop, implement and review individualised care plans.
The role is vital in promoting placement stability, meeting Queensland standards of care, and prioritising the safety, wellbeing and cultural needs of children and young people.
Learn more about Life Without Barriers and our services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake child-focused casework practice, including assessment and case planning, in collaboration with government agencies, carers, children, families and key stakeholders
- Provide ongoing support and supervision to Foster and Kinship Carers, including home visits and telephone support
- Support the development, implementation and review of Cultural Support Plans
- Assist carers to actively participate in the case planning process and implement agreed strategies
- Ensure appropriate risk assessments, safety plans, behavioural support plans and documentation are completed and maintained
- Maintain accurate, timely and compliant records, including carer renewals, foster care agreements and case notes within the CIRTS database
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment and uphold Life Without Barriers’ CARE model and practice framework
Skills & Experience
- A recognised Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology or a related human services field
- Demonstrated experience within child protection ideally within an out of home care environment, and/or supporting foster and kinship carers
- Experience working with children, families and carers using a strength-based, culturally responsive approach
- Strong understanding of Queensland child protection legislation, standards of care and permanency principles
- Ability to work within a cohesive, multidisciplinary team
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, including case documentation
- Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural frameworks and practice
- A current, unrestricted driver’s licence
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and any relevant stated based checks.
How to Apply
Applications Open: Monday 15th December 2025
Applications Close: Monday 12th January 2026 (midnight).
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Joelene via recruitment@lwb.org.au, including the subject line “CFP Cairns”
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.
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.
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.