Youth Justice is committed to keeping Queensland communities safe by providing early intervention to ensure that young people are held accountable for their offending behaviour. We help support them to become responsible members of the community. The role of the Transition Officer is to provide assistance and ongoing support to young people to re-engage in education or training. With the aim of secure and sustainable employment, and an overarching goal of reducing re-offending by young people.

Job details

Key responsibilities, as a Transition Officer, 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.
• 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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/694722/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 23rd July 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.

• 694722-26-Role Description (Word, 435KB)
  Role Description
  
  694722-26-Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 248KB)
  Information Package for Applicants