As the Fostering Beginnings Program (FBP) Coordinator with Social Care Solutions (SCS), you will establish and lead a brand-new Carer Recruitment, Training and Assessment Program across South East Queensland — connecting prospective foster carers with the agencies and support they need.

Working in partnership with our Senior and Management Leadership Teams, you will lead a team of Carer Recruitment Advisors and support staff, coordinate with our established Training and Assessment teams, and manage the program across marketing, finance, technology and practice workstreams.

This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for an experienced child protection and foster care professional who is ready to shape something new and make a lasting difference for children and families in Queensland.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and supervising Carer Recruitment Advisors and support staff
• Project managing the FBP across all workstreams
• Overseeing carer recruitment pipelines from sourcing through to agency handover
• Building and maintaining relationships with foster care agencies, government departments and community partners
• Managing program budgets, timelines and reporting
• Contributing to SCS's strategic growth as part of the Management Leadership Team

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related field (postgraduate qualifications highly regarded)
• Minimum 10 years' experience in child protection and foster care
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong project management skills across complex operating environments
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

What's on offer:

• 0.8–0.95 FTE (negotiable, 30–36 hours per week)
• Fixed-term 5-year contract commencing June 2026
• Above-award remuneration including phone and travel allowance
• Flexible working arrangements (Clayfield office base, WFH negotiable)
• A genuinely values-driven team committed to quality and impact

A position description is attached.