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Program Officer
Commissioning, Investment & Innovation; Brisbane City
Are you passionate about supporting young people and driving meaningful change?
Join Youth Justice Commissioning, Investment and Innovation as a Program Officer (AO5), where you’ll help deliver crime prevention grants and initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable young people across Queensland.
Use your skills in grants administration, stakeholder engagement, and data systems to support nongovernment organisations and promote quality service delivery. Flexible work arrangements available.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Care |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/647845/25 |
| Closing date | 23-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | 31 December 2025 with possible extension |
| Contact person | James Kerr |
| Contact details | Phone: 309777560 Access the National Relay Service |
The Department of Youth Justice is committed to keeping Queensland communities safe by addressing the complex causes of youth crime and supporting vulnerable young people. We provide early intervention, statutory youth justice, and detention services to ensure accountability and rehabilitation for young offenders.
About the Role
The Program Officer, Youth Justice Commissioning and Investment (AO5), plays a critical role in the development and implementation of crime prevention grants and programs. This temporary full-time position (to 31 December 2025, with possibility of extension) is based in Brisbane City, with flexible hybrid and remote work options.
As a Program Officer, you will:
• Support the delivery and monitoring of crime prevention grants and services.
• Provide advice to NGOs and departmental staff about funding initiatives, accountability requirements, and quality systems.
• Monitor performance, prepare reports and correspondence, and support capacity building within the community sector.
• Foster collaboration across Youth Justice and external stakeholders to ensure effective and culturally responsive service delivery.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who can:
• Prioritise and organise projects in line with strategic commitments.
• Build relationships and work collaboratively.
• Use sound judgement and governance practices in managing grants and program compliance.
• Bring expertise (or quickly gain knowledge) in grant management systems (e.g. SmartyGrants), finance (SAP), and reporting tools (Excel, Word).
• Demonstrate cultural capability and inclusive workplace practices.
Mandatory Requirements
• Travel to regional centres may be required.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a valid
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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