Youth Worker

This position is based in Emerald

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.

Please refer to role profile for full details.

As a 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.
  
  
  

Travel away from centre: while the position is based in Emerald, travel within the region for site visits and to other regional offices will be required in this role. Travel locations may include Woorabinda, Blackwater, Barcaldine and Longreach. Depending on distance, this may include overnight stays.

Role Requirements

• Successful applicants will be subject to either a criminal history check or Blue Card screening
• A mandatory 6-month probationary period will apply to successful applicants for permanent roles who are external to the public service. Confirmation of appointment after the probationary period will depend on a satisfactory performance review.
  
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Rural and Remote Incentive Allowance of $2,500 every 6 months
• Locality Allowance paid fortnightly of $33.30 ($66.60 with dependents)
• Ability to negotiate subsidised Government Employee Housing if relocating to Emerald
• Relocation expenses considered
• Work-life balance - with flexible working options
• Competitive salary
• Benefits including up to 12.75% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements
• Career progression opportunities
  
  
  

Tell Us About Your Skills

• Your current resume detailing your previous work or voluntary experience including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the past 2 years, or an appropriate period.
• We will use your resume to assess how well you meet ‘What are we looking for statements.
  
  
  

Tell Us About You

• Provide a short statement of no more than two pages telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us.
• This should also summarise your skills, experience and achievements against the leadership competencies/capabilities and duties/responsibilities.
  
  
  

Occupational group Justice & Legal

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