Family Participation Program Practitioner – North Lakes

Family Participation Program Practitioner

In this role Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification authorised by section 14(d) if the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997

REFOCUS is in the business of Redirecting and Empowering Families by creating Opportunities through Culturally Unique and responsive Services. Our work is driven by a commitment to strengthening families, celebrating identity, and fostering resilience.

We do this by building genuine connections, valuing emotional intelligence, and taking a ground-up approach to understanding where support is most needed for children and families. Our services are shaped by real-world experience and a deep respect for the communities we serve.

Over the past 15 years, we have supported more than 20,000 community members across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Gympie, and Cairns regions, delivering high-quality support across the Health, Community, and NDIS sectors. We are powered by a dedicated team with more than 800 years of combined lived and professional experience, ensuring culturally safe, person centered, knowledgeable, and effective care.

We are crafting a team of change-makers and we want you!

People who are crazy enough to want to change the world are the ones to do so. If you have just the right amount of crazy, lace up your boots and start wearing your undies on the outside (ok, maybe just lace up your boots) and join our revolutionary new approach to healthy communities.

What we offer:

• 3 day weekends, allowing you to balance home and work life!
• Ongoing Training and Development, including a comprehensive onboarding program
• REFOCUS uniform, so deadly, you’ll want to wear it on your days off
• Salary Sacrificing, up to $15,900 saving each year tax free, and more …
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is daringly disrupting the system and searching for like-minded renegades to join our ranks.
• Transforming and empowering communities to enjoy longer, healthier lives is our mission.

Position Details

Primary Role: Family Participation Program (according to legislation, must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent)

Work Location: North Lakes, QLD

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 4 day work week (30, 32 or 34hrs)

Salary Range: $34 – $56 per hour (Salary Sacrifice up to $15,000 annually)

Qualification & Experience: Qualification in Community/Social Services and/or three+ (3+) years relevant experience.

Position reports to: Team Leader

Position Summary

• Implementing 5 elements of the Child Placement Principles
• Preparing, engaging, and facilitating Family Lead Decision Making meetings.
• Your experience and knowledge of federal and state-based legislation including child protection legislation relevant to service delivery.
• Sound understanding of child protective issues and family support approaches.
• Understanding of issues facing children and families with complex family dynamics and needs
• Negotiate, plan and coordinate placement for children.
• Facilitate conflict resolution between parents and department staff.
• Educate families regarding all system/programs that impact them and/or the foster child (Child Protection system, court system, Youth Justice System, Licensing, etc)

COME ON YOU MOB…HAVE A GO!

Due to the high volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.