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Transition Officer
Remote Youth Justice Service Centre; Youth Justice; Region - Far North Queensland - Youth Justice; Cairns
The role of the Transition Officer is to provide assistance and ongoing support to young people to re-engage in education or training and/or secure and sustain employment, with an overarching goal of reducing reoffending by young people in the youth justice system.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Care |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/643586/25 |
| Closing date | 02-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | 31/12/2025 with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Graham Ross |
| Contact details | Phone: 4255 7500 Access the National Relay Service |
As the Transition Officer, you will specifically:
- Assist in preparing young people to participate and engage in education, training and employment programs as required; and support the development of their interpersonal and self-regulation skills.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team to plan, deliver and refer young people to education, training, and employment.
- Work effectively within a statutory and non-statutory environment to provide support to young people during education, vocational training, work experience and employment.
- Collect and maintain accurate data and client records in accordance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and procedural requirements.
- Identify, liaise, and maintain strong working relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders and community partners.
- Contribute to a departmental culture that ensures sensitive and effective communication with people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds as well as an appreciation of cultural protocols and an awareness of the impacts of historical policies and practices.
- 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.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/643586/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025
Further information
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