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Indigenous Service Support Officer
Western Districts Youth Justice Service Centre; Youth Justice; Region - South West - Youth Justice; Forest Lake
About the role
The role of the Indigenous Service Support Officer is to assist Youth Justice Service Centre staff to provide support and intervention services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people subject to youth justice intervention.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Engagement and Education |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West |
| Job ad reference | QLD/647172/25 |
| Closing date | 21-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30/01/2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Cheyenne Pukekura |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3097 1010 Access the National Relay Service |
TARGETED VACANCY
Mandatory requirements
• Travel is a requirement of this position, therefore, it is a requirement that the applicant hold a current “C” Class Drivers licence.
• This role provides support services to children and young people and therefore will require a valid Blue Card with the organisation.
Key responsibilities
As Indigenous Service Support Officer, you will specifically:
• Assist and support youth justice staff and relevant community stakeholders in culturally appropriate assessment, case planning and interventions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families in accordance with relevant legislative provisions, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures, and contemporary best practice.
• Implement culturally appropriate individualised case plans through designing and implementing intervention strategies, negotiating with service providers, and linking clients to the services/supports they require (including formal and informal services, government, and non-government agencies).
• Consult and effectively work with relevant stakeholders including families, elders, other key community members, community agencies and government departments to enhance the capacity of these stakeholders to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families subject to youth justice interventions and their families.
• Undertake a range of record and information management tasks including maintenance of case notes and records, preparation of reports and performance reporting.
• Participate productively and collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team involving a range of internal and external stakeholders and service providers to achieve quality casework outcomes.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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