Caseworkers provide professional intervention to young offenders subject to youth justice intervention, with the aim of reducing re-offending.

Reports to: Team Leader
Direct reports: 0
Team size: 7

Job details

As Caseworker, you will specifically:

• Work effectively within a statutory environment to manage the dual roles of monitoring young offenders' compliance with court orders and intervening to address issues that place them at risk of re-offending.
• Proactively work to reduce re-offending through the use of culturally appropriate, collaborative and evidence-based assessment and intervention skills, processes and programs including restorative justice activities. 
• Work collaboratively as part of a team including a range of internal and external stakeholders, to achieve positive outcomes for victims, young offenders, their families and the community.
• Prepare and present verbal and written reports to the Children's Court on behalf of the Chief Executive. Conduct pre and post court interviews, prepare quality pre sentence reports, affidavits, and other relevant documentation to support best practice outcomes for young people in the justice system.
• Undertake record keeping and information management tasks to ensure accountability.
• Actively participate in a range of continuing professional development activities to continuously improve your ability to contribute to organisational goals, including training, supervision, and relevant accreditation.

Interested in applying?

To enable us to assess your suitability, your applications should include: 

1. Tell us about your skills:

• Your current resume detailing your previous work or voluntary experience including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the past 2 years, or an appropriate period, or an appropriate period and a First Nations referee who can attest to your ability to deliver against the “division and key responsibilities” listed above.
• We will use your resume to assess how well you meet ‘What are we looking for' statements.

2. Tell us about you: 

• Provide a short statement (of no more than two pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us. 
• This should also summarise your skills, experience and achievements against the leadership competencies/capabilities and duties/responsibilities.

Options for attracting First Nations people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Applicants can provide information to demonstrate their skills against the capabilities of the role profile by including the following statement in the role profile:

• To apply for the role, your application should include something that outlines why you want to do this role and demonstrates your skills and experience to make a difference.

Examples of flexible and creative options:

• Visual representation of your story with a written/video explanation of its meaning
• One page outline of your skills and experience
• Short 5 minute video explaining your skills and experience

See tips on how to write a resume and cover letter (full details on the Role Profile attached) 

If you experience any technical difficulties or if you are unable to submit your application online, please contact 1300 146 370, between 9 am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

All calls relating to the status of your application once the job has closed should be directed to the contact officer on the role description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

This is a 6-Month Continuous Applicant Pool closing on the Tuesday, 4th March 2025.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 595467 24- role profile (Word, 575KB)