Senior Practitioner - Assessment & Approval

Job description

CQID is experiencing organisational growth across all services and seeking suitable candidates for a range of positions. CQID is one of the largest employers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Central Queensland region. Offering a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community across Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Longreach, Maryborough and Woorabinda. A new organisational structure, designated HR team and the implementation of a new Workforce Strategy. Striving to support employees on their career journey is a priority and contributes us to being an Employer of Choice. Purpose of the Position: The Senior Practitioner is responsible for leading the assessment and approval of foster and kinship carers, ensuring all assessments are culturally safe, evidence-informed, and compliant with legislation, practice frameworks, and organisational policy. The role ensures carers are safe, suitable, and capable of meeting the needs of children and young people in care. A strong focus of this position is the application of culturally responsive practice, particularly in upholding the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Plac...