Kin Services Practitioner

About Us

Kurbingui Youth & Family Development is a proud Aboriginal- Community Organisation based on Turrbal Country in North Brisbane, Yuggera Country in South Brisbane and Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi Country in Moreton Bay, with programs and services expanding across Southeast Queensland.

For over 20 years, we’ve been walking alongside our community – supporting families, young people and individuals through suite of programs, which include but are not limited to: Family Support , Social & Emotional Wellbeing, Employment & Training, NDIS Support, Youth Justice & Bail Diversionary Programs, Family and Child Connections, Youth School &  Community, Domestic and Family Violence Response,  Early Years Education as well as a wide range of cultural and community workshops and events.

At Kurbingui, we believe that true impact happens when people feel seen, supported and empowered. We’re not just building programs – we’re building pathways, opportunities and stronger futures for our community. As we continue to grow, we remain grounded in culture, guided by our values, and driven by a vision of connection, empowerment and lasting change.

Kurbingui is recognised as a leading community organisation in Brisbane, trusted for our commitment to primarily Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families, children and their young people as well as non-Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse members within the communities we serve.

Our programs and services are built on cultural knowledge, respect and partnership. We are proud to be a respected and reliable voice in the community, and we continue to grow so that we can reach and support more people across Queensland.

Joining Kurbingui means becoming part of a movement that is strengthening culture, creating opportunity and making a difference every day.

About the Role

This is not your average Practitioner role. As a Family and Kinship Care Practitioner with Kurbingui, you’ll step into a position where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting difference for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and their families.

You’ll be part of a team that provides flexible, wrap-around support to carers, ensuring placement stability and improving outcomes for children and young people. From organising in-home supports and transport, to facilitating cultural connections with extended family, delivering targeted training, or linking carers to therapeutic and community services – your work will be at the heart of keeping kids safe in culture, not in care.

But this role goes deeper than day-to-day casework. You’ll be part of a community organisation that is guided by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, and you’ll help embed these into every aspect of your practice. Your role will include building strong, respectful relationships with carers, Elders, government and non-government partners, while advocating for the needs of children and families in ways that are culturally safe, strengths-based and empowering.

If you’re someone who thrives on supporting others, can navigate challenges with compassion and resilience, and wants to contribute to a workplace and community where cultural values, respect and wellbeing come first – this is your opportunity to walk alongside our mob and be part of something truly meaningful.

About You

Essential

• You are passionate about working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, children and young people, and you thrive in environments that are grounded in cultural values, respect, and community connection.
• You bring experience in family and/or kinship care, community services, child protection, youth work, or a related field, with the ability to support families through complex challenges and provide culturally safe, strengths-based support.
• You are a strong communicator and relationship builder, confident in engaging with children, carers, Elders, and community members, as well as government and non-government stakeholders.
• You understand child development, developmental milestones, and the importance of cultural connection in achieving positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• You hold relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience in psychology, social work, community services, youth work, or early childhood, with a focus on family and kinship care.
• You will possess (or be able to obtain) a Positive Notice Blue Card, First Aid and CPR, Criminal History check, and a current Queensland Driver’s Licence.
• You have demonstrated competence with IT systems and the Microsoft Office Suite, with confidence in using databases and maintaining accurate client records.
• You are committed to working within Kurbingui’s mission, vision, and values, ensuring cultural safety, accountability, and teamwork in everything you do.

Desirable

• You have prior experience working within the Not-for-Profit sector.
• You have demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, as well as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) children, young people, and families.
• You bring an understanding (or willingness to quickly learn) of relevant legislation, policy frameworks, and compliance requirements relating to family and kinship care.
• You have experience supervising or supporting staff in frontline or senior roles.
• You bring a learning orientation, demonstrating initiative, integrity, and accountability, while contributing to a team culture that upholds Kurbingui’s values of personal growth, harmony, and community empowerment.

What we provide you

• Competitive Salary + Super + Salary Sacrifice (Increase your take home pay with our Not-For-Profit Salary Sacrifice options)
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• Purpose driven organisation working towards enhancing community safety & wellbeing
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to Ceremonial, Cultural & Community Service Leave
• Access to free and confidential counselling and support through our EAP service.
• Access to paid External Professional Supervision
• Access to  all necessary Tools of the trade – Smart Phone & Laptop (Pool vehicle for business travel)
• Support for career development, including annual performance reviews, structured supervision frameworks, professional training opportunities, development plans & succession planning.

How to Apply

If this sounds like an opportunity that was made for you, what are you waiting for? We want to hear from you. Click the apply now button to submit your application or address your resume and cover letter to Luke Newman – Employment & Training Coordinator –  lnewman@kurbingui.org.au. Your application must include a resume and cover letter that includes responses to the key selection criteria listed above.

Employment is conditional upon possessing and maintaining a Positive Blue Card, Current Driver’s License and Police Screening checks prior to and throughout employment.

For a copy of the position description for this role, please email tridley@kurbingui.org.au

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.