Kennerley Children's Homes inc.

07/01/2026

POSITION VACANCY

Therapeutic Care Coordinator Job description

About Us:

Kennerley Children’s Homes is a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation specialising in the provision of foster, kinship and respite care for children and young people who cannot live safely at home. Kennerley has been committed to delivering high-quality Out of Home Care services for over 150 years.

We pride ourselves on partnering with our experienced and passionate carers to create safe, nurturing environments, ensuring children and young people are provided with the key elements they need to grow, thrive and reach their full potential.

The Role:

We are seeking experienced professionals to join our Therapeutic Care Coordination team, working across our Family-Based Foster and Kinship Care Program and our Interstate Care Program.

The ideal applicant will have demonstrated skills and experience working within the Out of Home Care sector and a strong commitment to collaborative practice. Experience supporting, developing and mentoring carers in therapeutic and trauma-informed care will be highly regarded.

Why Join Kennerley?

At Kennerley, you will be part of a vibrant and values-driven organisation that is deeply committed to safeguarding, quality practice and positive outcomes for carers, children and young people.

We offer:

- Part-time opportunities with flexible working arrangements
- Attractive salary and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits under the SCHADS Award at Level 5
- A supportive, child-focused and safety-oriented workplace culture

How to Apply:

- To be successful, you must download the Position Description and Selection Criteria from our website at https://kennerleykids.org.au/positions-vacant
- Your application must address the selection criteria
- Responses must not exceed three (3) pages
- Only applications addressing the selection criteria will be considered

Enquiries:

For further information about the role, please contact:
Monika on 0455 440 766
Cedric on 0414 698 906
Enquiries should be made prior to submitting your application.

Interviews will be conducted from 4 February 2026.

03/04/2025

Join Kennerley and make a difference in the lives of children and families in Tasmania!
We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team in the following roles:

- Full-Time Therapeutic Care Coordinator
- Casual Support Worker

About Kennerley:
Kennerley is a not-for-profit organisation that has served the community for over 155 years. Our focus is on creating therapeutic environments to enhance the development and wellbeing of all children and young people accessing our services.

About the Roles:
- Full-Time Therapeutic Care Coordinator as part of the Moving on Program (MOP):

The Moving on Program assists young people aged between 15 and 22 years to transition from foster, kinship or other forms of care into independent living. Young people live independently in a 2-bedroom unit, shared with another young person within a safe unit complex and assisting them to develop the skills and confidence to be independent and to achieve goals related to study, career, wellbeing and safe relationships, including maintaining or reconnecting with their families.

- Casual Support Worker as part of the Family Connections Program:
The support worker is responsible for facilitating and supervising visits for children to spend time with family they do not live with, within the Family Connections Program, ensuring that the care provided meets the expectations of all regulatory & legislative bodies.

If you are passionate about working with children and families, we encourage you to apply!

To apply for these roles, please visit our website: www.kennerleykids.org.au/positions-vacant

Job closes: 9am Monday 7th April 2025

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13/02/2025

Thinking about fostering? Join Kennerley for an info session on Thursday, February 27th, 11 AM - 12 PM at the Kingborough Community Hub! Learn about becoming a part-time or full-time foster carer and how Kennerley supports you. RSVP to [email protected] or register by scanning the QR code.

11/11/2024

We’re honoured to be one of the charity partners for ABC Hobart’s 2024 Giving Tree Appeal! Celebrating 36 years as Tasmania’s biggest Christmas charity, the ABC Giving Tree has become a treasured tradition, raising over $100,000 each year for Tasmanians in need. Let’s keep the spirit of giving alive this season – every donation makes a difference!

It's that time of year again! 🎁🎄

Today we launch our ABC Giving Tree Appeal for 2024, Tasmania’s biggest Christmas charity!

This year we are celebrating 36 years of generosity from the community, and are once again asking for assistance for Tasmanians in need following what has been an incredibly tough year for many.

You can donate here: https://bit.ly/4hJz6bS
More information: https://ab.co/3CnBrJe

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