Placement Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Anglicare North Queensland Limited Full time
Overview

$88,372 p/a + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Full-time Fixed-term position

About the role

At Anglicare Central Queensland, we believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow, heal and thrive. As a trusted not-for-profit organisation, we are dedicated to supporting families and carers who open their hearts and homes to children in need.

We're looking for a compassionate and committed Placement Support Worker to work closely with foster carers, children and support services to ensure placements are stable, supportive and tailored to each child's unique needs. Your work will help build brighter futures by fostering strong relationships, advocating for children's wellbeing and delivering trauma-informed, person-centred care that makes a difference.

Responsibilities
  • Engage with carers to support children in all aspects of life, at home and in the wider community.
  • Use observational and evaluation skills to contribute to the assessment of children and carers' needs.
  • Work collaboratively with Child Safety Services, community agencies and elders to establish and maintain sound working relationships.
  • Provide on-call services through a scheduled roster.
  • Identify carer training and developmental needs to ensure the needs of the children are met.
Mandatory Requirements / Qualifications
  • Certificate IV level or higher in Community Services (Child Protection) with significant experience in a similar field.
What you will bring 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 fast-paced, solutions-focused environment.
  • Effective time management and organisational skills.
  • A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.
Other Requirements
  • 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)
Benefits
  • Attractive salary sacrifice to all full-time employees.
  • 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.
  • Supportive and pragmatic management team.
  • Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
  • Professional work environment with passionate, diverse and driven people.
  • Access to health and wellness programs for all staff.
Application details

Ready to make a difference? If you're driven by purpose and want your work to directly change lives for the better, please submit your resume and covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications should be submitted by 8am, Wednesday, 17 September 2025.

For questions, contact our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer, Mikiellie Newman.

Note: This role is subject to verification of qualifications, references and background checks.


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