We Are Key Assets Australia

Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer, family services and disability services. Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.

A little about the role

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our team, based in Eight Mile Plains or Ipswich. Reporting to the Team Manager, you will help to make a positive and lasting difference to children and young people.

Some of the main responsibilities include:

• Providing regular support via telephone and face to face visits to foster carers, including occasional unannounced visits, ensuring these visits are all recorded.
• Work with foster carers and the children/young people in their care in a culturally responsive, trauma informed, family centred way.Monitor and review the suitability and competence of foster carers ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.
• Work with carers on collaborative projects to coach them through steps and strategies to achieve set goals.
• Facilitate support groups, carer social events and training when required.

About you

The successful candidate will come with:

• A recognised Social Work degree.
• A proven track record in working with and or on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.
• A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children’s services and current best practice.
• The ability to communicate simply and effectively, both verbal and written, with a diverse staff group at all levels, recognising potential language barriers and cultural differences.

The fine print

• Applications close: 9 November 2025
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check, LCS Check, and hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid WWCC.
• Full driver’s licence is required.

If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply today!

Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.

Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

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