Family-Led Decision Making Practitioner

About Us

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

For over 20 years, we've been walking alongside our community – supporting families, young people and individuals through our many programs, which include: Family Services, Social & Emotional Wellbeing, Employment & Training, NDIS Support, Crisis Intervention Programs, Youth Justice & Bail Diversionary Programs, Family and Child Connect, and a wide range of cultural and community programs.

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 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families, young people and communities.

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

The Family-Led Decision-Making (FLDM) Practitioner plays a vital role in Kurbingui's Staying on Track program, a youth justice reintegration initiative designed to support young people as they transition back into community from detention or who are at risk of re-entering the justice system.

In this position, you will work alongside young people, their families, Elders, and community to facilitate culturally grounded decision-making processes that strengthen cultural identity, empower family voice, and build pathways to stability and opportunity. Central to your role is coordinating and running FLDM meetings, supporting the co-design of Service Response Plans, mapping family and kin networks, and ensuring that cultural knowledge and practice guide every stage of the program.

The role is dynamic and varied – from facilitating yarning circles and family meetings to working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, statutory agencies, and community partners. While office-based at times, you'll also be out in homes, cultural spaces, detention centres, and community locations, ensuring that support is accessible, culturally safe, and responsive to complex needs.

This is a position for someone who brings resilience, cultural competence, and a deep commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities. By embedding family-led decision-making at the heart of reintegration, you will help reduce recidivism and create stronger pathways for young people to thrive in community, culture, and life

About You

Essential

• Experience working in education, youth engagement, or community-based learning support roles.
• Strong understanding of education systems, RTOs, vocational training, and alternative pathways for at-risk young people.
• Proven ability to deliver tailored educational planning, group facilitation, and case-based interventions that support learning outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate, advocate, and build positive relationships with young people, families, and service partners.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, with an understanding of the barriers faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and knowledge of relevant frameworks and best practice.
• Confident in the use of IT, data management, and administration systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), case management systems, and digital platforms.

Desirable

• Experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community settings, local schools, or with justice-involved young people.
• Knowledge and application of trauma-informed education, restorative practice, and alternative learning models.
• Familiarity with case management processes and digital reporting systems.

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.

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 Ian Maund – Acting Program Manager - 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

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

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Maternity leave
• Professional development assistance
• Salary packaging

Work Location: In person