Youth & Family Wellbeing 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 a 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 CALD 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

At Kurbingui, we believe that families hold the answers to their own healing and growth. As a Family Wellbeing Practitioner, you’ll walk alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families, supporting them to build strength, resilience and hope for the future.

Every day in this role brings something meaningful — from listening to a family’s story and helping them shape their own case plan, to linking them with services, cultural supports and opportunities that nurture connection and belonging. You’ll be part of the Yeaca Dhargo Family Wellbeing Service, a team grounded in cultural values and guided by the Family Led Decision Making framework.

This isn’t just a casework position — it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference. You’ll join a supportive and passionate team, work alongside Elders and community, and help families create safe, strong and positive futures for their children.

If you’re someone who cares deeply about walking with community, who brings compassion, strength and cultural respect to your work, we’d love for you to be part of the Kurbingui family.

About You

Essential

- You are passionate about walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families, and you thrive in environments grounded in cultural values, respect, and strong community connections.
- You bring experience in family and/or kinship care, community services, child protection, youth work, or a related field, with the ability to provide culturally safe, strengths-based support through complex challenges.
- You are a natural communicator and relationship builder, confident engaging with children, carers, Elders, community members, as well as government and non-government stakeholders.
- You understand child development, key milestones, and the vital role of cultural connection in creating 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 have (or can obtain) a Positive Notice Blue Card, First Aid and CPR, Criminal History check, and a current Queensland Driver’s Licence.
- You are confident with IT systems and Microsoft Office Suite, and experienced in maintaining accurate client records and databases.
- You are committed to living 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 CALD children, young people, and families.
- You bring an understanding (or willingness to learn quickly) of the 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 initiative, integrity, and a strong learning orientation, 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.

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