The Department of Youth Justice & Victim Support 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. 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.

If you are an administration professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for supporting others, we'd like to hear from you.

Job details

As Administration 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.
• 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 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.

We are looking for someone who:

• Possesses experience working in administration roles: Demonstrates knowledge and experience relevant to human resourcing, finance and recordkeeping.
• 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.
• Drives accountability and outcomes: Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence, and transparency.
• Demonstrates sound governance: Maintains a high standard of practice through governance and risk management.
• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces: Fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing is promoted and prioritised.

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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/695457/26

Closing Date:  Wednesday 29^th 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.

• 695457-26-Role Profile (Word, 426KB)
  
  
  695457-26-Candidate Information Pack DYJVS (PDF, 248KB)