The role of the Youth Worker is to provide supervision and support to young people subject to Youth Justice intervention.

Job details

As a Youth Worker, you will specifically:

• Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Provide supervision and support to young people in accordance with relevant legislative provisions, strategic priorities, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures and contemporary best practice.
• Support the Program Coordinator in relation to the maintenance of services for young people subject to youth justice interventions.
• Provide supervision and support to young people to assist with their compliance with court orders and reintegration into the community in accordance with the case plan.
• Negotiate with other Government and community agencies, on behalf of young people, so as to enhance their access to services in accordance with the case plan.
• Maintain records of program attendance and prepare reports to assist case planning and reviews, and attend these meetings as required.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/660321/25

Closing Date: Monday, 29 September 2025

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.

Documents

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

• 660321-25-Role Profile (Word, 493KB)
  
  
  660321-25-Applicant Information Guide (Word, 419KB)