The department is committed to keeping Queensland communities safe. Everyone deserves a life free from violence and fear.

We are actively tackling the complex causes of youth crime and addressing serious repeat offenders and ensuring our systems and services not only meet but anticipate the needs of victims. To that end, Rockhampton Youth Justice is currently seeking a Youth Worker to join the team and provide supervision and support to young people subject to a youth justice intervention.

Job details

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.

What we are looking for:

• Stimulates ideas and innovation - Gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice.
• Makes insightful decisions - Makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context.
• Builds enduring relationships - Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes.
• Inspires others - Inspires others by driving clarity, engagement and a sense of purpose.
• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces - Fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing is promoted and prioritised.
• Pursues continuous growth - Pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning, and development of self-awareness.
• You understand the impacts of historical and contemporary policy and practices upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You have a demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively, and with humility, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Mandatory requirements:

• Travel is a requirement of this position; therefore, it is a requirement that the applicant hold a current “C” Class Drivers licence.
• This role is designated as Regulated employment as the position provides support services to children and young people, and therefore will require a valid Blue Card to be linked with the organisation prior to starting. Please refer to the Blue Card Services website (http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/)for further information.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/689939/26

Closing Date: Monday, 8th June 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.

• 689939 26 - Role Description (Word, 434KB)
  
  
  689939 26 - Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 245KB)