Job Description

Exciting Traineeship Opportunity for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People in the Community and Health areas

Identified Position: To be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent. REFOCUS considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification s42 

REFOCUS is in the business of Redirecting and Empowering Families by creating Opportunities through Culturally Unique and responsive Services. Our work is driven by a commitment to strengthening families, celebrating identity, and fostering resilience.

We do this by building genuine connections, valuing emotional intelligence, and taking a ground-up approach to understanding where support is most needed for children and families. Our services are shaped by real-world experience and a deep respect for the communities we serve.

Over the past 15 years, we have supported more than 20,000 community members across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Gympie, and Cairns regions, delivering high-quality support across the Health, Community, and NDIS sectors. We are powered by a dedicated team with more than 800 years of combined lived and professional experience, ensuring culturally safe, person centered, knowledgeable, and effective care.

We are crafting a team of change-makers and we want you!

People who are crazy enough to want to change the world are the ones to do so. If you have just the right amount of crazy, lace up your boots and start wearing your undies on the outside (ok, maybe just lace up your boots) and join our revolutionary new approach to healthy communities.

We are disrupting the system and searching for like-minded renegades to join our ranks. Transforming and empowering communities to enjoy longer, healthier lives is our mission.

Position Details

Locations: Moreton Bay Region

Duration: 12 Months | Paid Traineeship | Certificate in Community Services

Are you ready to make a difference in your community?

REFOCUS is seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to be in a rewarding journey in community or health work. No prior experience is needed—just the right attitude, a passion for community, and a willingness to try on our way of working alongside mob.

What We’re Looking For:

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander trainees who are great at yarning and engaging with people.
• People who are curious and open to learning the REFOCUS way—a culturally grounded, community-first approach.
• Those who want to grow and explore future career pathways in the community sector.

What You’ll Receive:

• A 12-month paid traineeship with hands-on experience.
• Nationally recognised Certificate-level training in Community Services.
• Mentoring and support from experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders.
• A potential pathway into ongoing roles with REFOCUS or our respected partner agencies.

Interview Experience:

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a group interview day held at:

• REFOCUS North Lakes Office (Moreton Bay)

This day will be about getting to know each other, spending time with our Senior Team, and seeing if this opportunity is the right fit for you.

Each participant will receive a $100 voucher upon completing the day.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Shadow, learn and assist practitioners with engaging families, obtaining consent and developing a case plan in conjunction with the family which addresses unmet needs and child protection concerns
• Shadow, learn and assist practitioners to support the compilation of initial assessments when required, and to ensure that plans are in place for the family and that these are progressed and regularly reviewed in line with service procedures
• To ensure that the families' voice is heard and that their views and feelings inform such plans
• Shadow, learn and assist practitioners to create assessments and the formulation of plans for families and, when required, to prepare and present reports about their work in stakeholder meetings
• Shadow, learn and assist practitioners to facilitating social learning, community connectedness, good health and wellbeing programs
• Shadow, learn and assist practitioners to contribute to a range of interventions designed to prevent family breakdown and to divert children and young people from care, and contribute to assessments to inform future external referrals to other services
• Shadow, learn and assist practitioners to undertake direct work with parents/carers with regard to daily tasks (eg cooking, cleaning, budget management) and parenting skills (eg basic care routines, attachment, play, stimulation, managing challenging behavior, etc) designed to improve the quality of life for children and young people and improving parenting. This work to be undertaken on a one-to-one basis and/or through group work.
• Shadow, learn and assist practitioners in the medical center, Gunyah of Wellness
• Must have a valid driver's licence

How to Apply:

Send us a short expression of interest telling us:

• Who you are
• Where you're from
• Why you’re interested in community work
• What excites you about this traineeship

Email your EOI to: changemakers@refocus.org.au

Applications close: 5th of June 2026

COME ON YOU MOB HAVE A GO!