The role of the Caseworker provides professional intervention to young offenders subject to youth justice intervention, with the aim of reducing re-offending.

Job details

* This position is based in Emerald * 

As a Caseworker, 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 high level strategic and operational human resource consultancy, advice, and services to allocated portfolios.
• 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 using 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 a range of record and information management tasks including maintenance of case records, preparation of reports, and data entry to ensure casework and accountability in accordance with policy and procedures and as requested by Management. 
• 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. 

Mandatory qualifications  

• It is a requirement of this role to have possession of a tertiary degree relevant to the role such as social work, behavioural science or social science, criminology, or other recognised degree. 

Travel away from centre: while the position is based in Emerald, travel within the region for site visits and to other regional offices will be required in this role. Travel locations may include Woorabinda, Blackwater, Barcaldine and Longreach. Depending on distance, this may include overnight stays.

What we can offer you 

• Rural and Remote Incentive Allowance of $2,500 every 6 months 
• Locality Allowance paid fortnightly of $33.30 ($66.60 with dependents) 
• Ability to negotiate subsidised Government Employee Housing if relocating to Emerald 
• Relocation expenses considered 
• Work-life balance - with flexible working options  
• Competitive salary  
• Benefits including up to 12.75% superannuation 
• Generous leave entitlements 
• Career progression opportunities

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/684371/26

Closing Date: Friday, 17th April 2026

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.

• 684371-26-Role Description (Word, 436KB)
  Role Description
  
  684371-26-Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants