Foster Care: Recruitment, Training

Anglicare Central Queensland Limited | Emerald

Closing date: 27/08/2025

$101,099 p/a + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Full-time - Fixed-term position

About the role:

We're on the lookout for a dynamic Recruitment, Training and Assessment officer to join our Emerald Foster Care team In his vital role, you'll collaborate with dedicated Foster, Kinship and Intensive Care professionals to deliver impactful training that empowers carers. Your work will help create safe, stable homes for children by deepening carers' understanding of trauma and the complexities of out-of-home care.

What will 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 tailored training programs using needs analysis and individual learning plans to support carer development.
• Review existing training programs and upgrade programs as required.
• Assist program staff with advice regarding training methods and techniques.
• Drive innovative recruitment strategies to attract and retain Foster, Kinship, and Intensive Carers across the region.
• Using analytical and investigative skills, to assess potential Carer risks and strength in providing quality care for children in the child protection system.

Mandatory Requirements:

• 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 we are:

Our truly local team of professionals have worked with people in Central Queensland for over 40 years to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.

AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.

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 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.

Other Requirements:

• Full COVID-19 Vaccination
• 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 the benefits of working for AnglicareCQ?

We have a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best life. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our 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 to apply

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.

Application should be submitted by 8am, Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Have questions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer - Mikiellie Newman to learn more:

Attachments:

• Information Guide for
• PD Recruitment Training Assessment