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Youth Worker
Cairns Youth Justice Service Centre; Youth Justice; Region – Far North Queensland – Youth Justice; Cairns
2x Temporary Full Time
72.5 Hours per fortnight
$64,570 to $68,588 per annum plus 12.75% superannuation
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Care |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/615255/25 |
| Closing date | 03-Feb-2025 |
| Job duration | ASAP- 30/06/2025 with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Billy Ross |
| Contact details | Phone: 4255 7585 Access the National Relay Service |
As 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.
- Develop and maintain a relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people and services.
- Provide support and advice to colleagues on culturally appropriate services in a youth justice context.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/615255/25
Closing Date: Monday, 3rd February 2025
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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