T2A Coordinator (Transition to Adulthood)
- Ipswich, QLD
- Youth and Communities
- Permanent part time
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Guide transition readiness assessments covering life skills, housing, budgeting, health, identity, education, employment and community connection.
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Keep each young person’s views, strengths, culture and goals central to their transition plan.
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Help care teams and carers turn transition goals into practical support and everyday opportunities to build independence.
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Provide guidance across residential care, foster and kinship care, and disability services.
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Coordinate with Child Safety, post-care services, NDIS representatives, housing, health and community providers to support timely referrals and follow-up.
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Support young people to maintain connections with family, kin, culture, Country, community and trusted adults.
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Identify gaps, barriers and risks, and escalate concerns when needed.
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Maintain accurate records and monitor progress for young people approaching 18.
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Permanent part-time employment, working 24 hours per week
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Work pattern which is able to be negotiated with the successful incumbent
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$60,000 per annum plus superannuation
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A role where you can help young people build practical skills and lasting support networks as they move towards adulthood
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The opportunity to work across DCC’s care and disability services and contribute to more consistent transition planning
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A supportive, values-driven team and access to our Employee Assistance Program
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A bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, community services or a related field is desirable. A relevant diploma combined with significant sector experience may also be considered.
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At least three years’ experience in residential care, transition to adulthood, foster and kinship care, disability services, youth work, case coordination or a related community services setting.
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Sound understanding of leaving-care pathways and use trauma-informed, culturally responsive and strengths-based approaches in your work.
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Valid Australian driver’s licence and be able to travel to DCC service locations and community appointments.
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Satisfactory LCS2/7 outcome
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Working with Children Check
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NDIS Worker Screening Check
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Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain
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Satisfactory national police check
About DCC:
At DCC Industry Group, we're committed to creating meaningful opportunities that empower individuals, strengthen families, and build thriving communities. As a proudly Indigenous-led organisation and NDIS-registered provider, we deliver person-centred services across Youth & Communities, Foster and Kinship Care, Workforce, Allied Health, and Disability Services.
Guided by our values of Respect, Justice, Equality, Humility and Courage, we work alongside individuals, families and communities to deliver culturally responsive, evidence-based support that creates lasting outcomes.
When you join DCC, you'll become part of a growing organisation where collaboration, innovation and genuine purpose come together to make a real difference in communities across Queensland.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, apply now with your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability against the requirements.
Should you have further questions or require more information, please contact recruitment@dccgroup.org.au
We are proud to be an Indigenous-led organisation, and we value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for discrimination and uphold the highest standards of child safeguarding in line with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld).
We welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, abilities, genders, and identities who share our commitment to child safety, cultural safety, and the wellbeing of children and young people.