Foster Care Recruitment, Training & Assessment Officer
Rockhampton - Australia
Job Summary
$101099 p/a superannuation salary sacrifice
Full-time -Fixed-term position
About therole:
We arecurrently seeking a Recruitment Training & Assessment Officer tojoin our Rockhampton Foster Care team. The Recruitment Trainingand Assessment Officer works in collaboration with other FosterKinship and Intensive care team members to identify and delivertraining. This ensures supportive and stable placements forchildren in out of home care are attained by increasing theirunderstanding of the complexities of trauma and provision of out ofhome care.
Whatwill a typical day look like
- Deliver the Department of Communities Child Safety Services Quality Care Training package in accordance with Departmental and agency standards.
- Design and coordinate training programs based on needs analysis coordinating the development of individual learning plans.
- Review existing training programs and upgrade programs as required.
- Assist program staff with advice regarding training methods and techniques
- Develop and enhance recruitment strategies to increase the number of potential and approved Foster Kinship and Intensive Carers.
- Using analytical and investigative skills to assess potential Carer risks and strength in providing quality care for children in the child protection system.
MandatoryRequirements:
- Diploma in Community Services (Child Protection/Child Youth and Family Intervention) or equivalent with significant experience in a similar field.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willing to obtain must commence within the probationary period).
Who weare:
Ourtruly local team of professionals have worked with people inCentral Queensland for over 40 years to support them in livingtheir best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit purpose-drivenorganisation and we give effect to that purpose through ourstaff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary simply by doing them with the right people.
AnglicareCQ offers adiverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career pathswhich enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQare from a wide range of disciplines including leadershipcommunity services child protection housing and supportservices. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton theCapricorn Coast Gladstone Biloela Moura Blackwater EmeraldBarcaldine and Longreach.
What you willbring 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.
OtherRequirements:
- 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 thebenefits of working forAnglicareCQ
We havea common purpose throughout our organisationto serve thepeople of Central Queensland to help themlive their bestlife. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningfulemployment and be part of a holistic team that supports people inour 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.
How toapply
Ifyoure driven by purpose and want your work to directly changelives for the better please submit your resume and covering letter(no longer than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlinedin the position description.
Application should besubmitted by 8am Tuesday 14 April 2026
Havequestions Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer -Mikiellie Newman to learn more:
(07)
Attachments:
- Information Guide for
- PD Recruitment Training Assessment
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority