Caseworker

Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support; Atherton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support – Atherton is seeking a dedicated professional to monitor compliance with court orders and intervene to reduce re-offending. You will work with a team and stakeholders to address risks, prepare court reports, and engage in restorative justice activities.

Role emphasizes cultural capability, professional development, and accurate record-keeping to support outcomes for young people, victims and communities within a statutory framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth justice or similar environment.
• Ability to prepare court reports and affidavits.
• Sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage monitoring of young offenders' compliance with court orders.
• Deliver restorative justice programs and evidence-based interventions.
• Prepare verbal and written reports for the Children's Court.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and information management.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and accreditation.
• Demonstrate cultural capability to support inclusive programs.

Skills

Assessment skills

Intervention skills

Cultural capability

Report writing

Job description

Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support – Atherton QLD

• Work effectively within a statutory environment to manage the dual roles of monitoring young offenders' compliance with court orders and intervening to address issues that place them at risk of re-offending.
• Proactively work to reduce re-offending using culturally appropriate, collaborative and evidence-based assessment and intervention skills, processes and programs including restorative justice activities.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team including a range of internal and external stakeholders, to achieve positive outcomes for victims, young offenders, their families, and the community.
• Prepare and present verbal and written reports to the Children's Court on behalf of the Chief Executive. Conduct pre and post court interviews, prepare quality pre-sentence reports, affidavits, and other relevant documentation to support best practice outcomes for young people in the justice system.
• Undertake record keeping and information management tasks to ensure accountability.
• Actively participate in a range of continuing professional development activities to continuously improve your ability to contribute to organisational goals, including training, supervision, and relevant accreditation.
• 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.