Join The Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support and make a real impact on young Queenslanders. As an Administration Officer, you’ll provide essential support across financial, human, and physical resources while maintaining effective systems and processes.

Key responsibilities include coordinating administrative activities, managing records, and liaising with stakeholders to support programs that reduce youth offending and improve outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Job details

Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support

In the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support you will have the opportunity to work together with people, partners and across places to enable young Queenslanders, especially the most vulnerable, to have positive life choices and opportunities.

You will help achieve this vision through developing and delivering initiatives, programs and interventions to:

• Increase community safety and reduce rates of youth offending
• Improve wellbeing of children and young people in and transitioning from youth justice
• Reduce the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in the youth justice system.

About the role

The role of the Administration Officer is to contribute to the provision of effective, high quality financial, human resource and business support to Youth Justice.

As an Administration Officer, you will specifically:

• Provide timely, high quality advice and support to Youth Justice in relation to financial, human and physical resources and activities.
• Provide support and on-the-job mentoring to A02 administrative staff and trainees.
• Provide administrative coordination and support in relation to Youth Justice activities, including record keeping, planning forums, program development, management activities and quality reports and correspondence.
• Maintain effective administrative systems in Youth Justice, including systems relating to asset management, financial, human resource, performance reporting and business processes.
• Liaise with internal and external clients and stakeholders in relation to inquiries relevant to Youth Justice.
• Allocate, prioritise and perform tasks in accordance with departmental procedures and financial and administrative delegations.
• Participate productively and collaboratively as a member of a team in delivering support and services to clients.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role you will be required to demonstrate capability in the following areas:

• You have the demonstrated ability to rapidly develop proficiency in organisational specific programs and databases. You have capacity to acquire basic knowledge of youth justice matters and the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other cultures. (Technical/role specific - if relevant)
• You understand the work environment, contribute to work plans and team goals and identify issues which could impact on tasks. (Supports strategic direction)
• You identify and use resources wisely, see tasks through to completion, work within agreed priorities, and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet changing work requirements. (Achieves results)
• You build and sustain positive and productive relationships with clients and team members to ensure courteous, prompt and professional service delivery. (Supports productive working relationships)
• You take time to learn and comply with relevant policies, regulations and operating procedures, take responsibility for your own work, and behave in an honest and ethical manner. (Displays personal drive and integrity)
• You ensure clear oral and written communication and adapt your communication style to ensure the needs of different audiences are addressed. (Communicates with influence)

Mandatory requirements

• Travel is a requirement of this position, therefore, it is a requirement that the applicant hold a current “C”
• This role provides support services to children and young people and therefore will require a valid Blue Card with the organisation.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/682149/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 26th March 2026

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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Documents

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

• 682149 26 - Role Description (Word, 471KB)