Caseworker

Youth Justice and Victim Support; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Job summary

Youth Justice and Victim Support in Cairns, QLD, seeks a permanent, full-time Caseworker (PO2-PO3). The role focuses on monitoring young offenders’ court-order compliance and intervening to reduce re-offending, with strong emphasis on cultural capability and collaboration with stakeholders.

Salary ranges from $77,250 to $111,975 per annum, plus 12.75% superannuation. The position is permanent and full-time, with opportunities for professional development and accreditation.

Qualifications

• Monitors compliance with court orders for young offenders.
• Uses culturally appropriate, evidence-based assessment and intervention skills.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support victims and offenders.
• Prepares and presents verbal and written reports for the Children's Court.
• Maintains records and information management to ensure accountability.
• Participates in professional development and accreditation activities.
• Demonstrates cultural capability to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage dual roles to monitor court order compliance and address risk factors.
• Reduce re-offending through restorative justice activities and evidence-based programs.
• Collaborate with team and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Prepare quality pre-sentence reports, affidavits, and court-relevant documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and support information management.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and accreditation.

Skills

Case management

Assessment skills

Report writing

Interagency collaboration

Cultural capability

Tools

Documentation tools

Job description

Youth Justice and Victim Support – Cairns QLD

PO2-PO3 Caseworker
Salary: $77,250 to $111,975
Per annum plus 12.75% superannuation
Permanent, Full-Time

As Caseworker, you will specifically:

• 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.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/702003/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 8th October 2026