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Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS) is a lead, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years.

The Kinship Carer Liaison Officer manages all elements of support that are provided to kinship care households. This includes face-to-face visits every 8 weeks (or more regular when required) and phone and email support on a regular basis. The Kinship Liaison Officer is responsible for meeting Tier 1 and Tier 2 Key Performance Indicators (as they relate to the support of kinship carer households) as outlined in the DCP Aboriginal Kinship Care Service Agreement.

Who we are looking for

• Supporting Kinship Carers, conducting planned face-to-face home visits at a minimum of every eight weeks, noting that the support may need to be more frequent as required. Email and phone communication should be maintained as necessary to ensure continuous support.
• Assisting in the delivery or coordination of training to AFSS carers, including 'Safe Environments Through Their Eyes' and 'In Safe Hands' training. They are also responsible for organising other relevant training as required, such as cultural awareness and therapeutic care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for 100% of allocated carers in the AFSS record keeping system.
• Lead the engagement of kinship carers in activities and events that promote inclusion, recognition, and community building. Coordinate kinship carer attendance at AFSS and DCP Carer Forums.
• Actively manage and oversee the completion of administrative tasks including data reporting and the use of AFSS processes and tools to manage workloads and priorities.
• Maintain and model an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement in the provision of services to internal and external customers.

To be successful you will need

• A South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Clearance
• Safe Environments for Children and Young People Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
• Valid and full South Australian Driver’s Licence
• Unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia
• A certificate level qualification in child, youth and family intervention and or qualifications in Social Sciences, Social Work, Community Services and related fields are desirable.

Don’t have a WWCC or NDIS check? You can apply online at www.screening.sa.gov.au

Working in a not-for-profit agency you can salary sacrifice to increase your take home pay.

If this sounds like you? Click Here to view the Job and Person Specification on our website: https://www.afss.com.au/employment

Then tell us in a 2-page cover letter (that reflects the Key Result Area's found in the J&P) why you’re a good fit for this job and send this with your resume via our Seek Ad.

For more info, please contact Darlene Allen on 86410907 or [email protected] (Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm)

Applications close 9 am Tuesday, 14th October 2025. Previous applicants need not apply.

We look forward to receiving your application, however if you do not provide a 2-page cover letter addressing your skills and experience against the Job and Person Specification we are unlikely to consider your candidacy.