Family Support Coordinator

• Lead and grow family support initiatives across Queensland.
• Make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.
• Be part of a supportive workplace with a focus on professional growth.

About Us
At Kanda Children, Youth & Family Services, we are committed to supporting children, young people, and families to thrive. We deliver innovative and trauma-informed services across Queensland, ensuring safety, stability, and opportunities for growth. Our work is underpinned by strong values, cultural respect, and a focus on building meaningful connections. We value and prioritise the well-being of both our clients and our team members. By adopting frameworks such as The Sanctuary Model, a trauma-informed model of care, we develop the emotional, social, moral, physical, and cultural well-being of everyone.


About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Family Support Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will lead and grow family support initiatives across Southwest and Southeast Queensland, working alongside families, carers, and key stakeholders to provide practical support, advocacy, and capacity-building.

As a Family Support Coordinator, you will:

• Develop and implement family support and placement support strategies.
• Provide guidance and supervision to staff delivering family support services.
• Engage with families to identify their strengths, needs, and goals, ensuring culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches.
• Build strong community and sector partnerships to enhance service delivery.
• Contribute to service development, reporting, and compliance with funding requirements.
• Liaise with the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety, professionally representing our organisation to develop strong partnerships and drive the growth of referrals.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in family support, child protection, or related services.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills with the ability to motivate and support teams.
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding of cultural competency and commitment to working alongside First Nations families and communities.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and frameworks.

What We Offer

• A supportive and values-driven workplace.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.

Ready to be our next CYF Family Support Coordinator? Apply Now!
To learn more about the role or to discuss it further, feel free to get in touch for a confidential conversation at [email protected]

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures are respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.