Senior Youth Justice Practitioner: Practice Leader

Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support – Ipswich QLD is seeking a skilled leader to guide culturally capable, inclusive youth justice services. The role provides expert guidance on accountable, collaborative practice aligned with legislation, policies and practice standards.

You will mentor staff, analyse performance data and drive regional strategies to improve practice. Collaboration with central office and partner agencies will embed outcomes and support learning,

Qualifications

• Demonstrate cultural capability and a commitment to inclusive culture aligned with the Human Rights Act 2019.
• Promote and provide expert guidance on accountable, collaborative Youth Justice services respecting culture and context.
• Provide leadership support to staff through mentoring and coaching to drive quality practice.
• Advise on evidence-based youth justice services including court processes and program delivery.
• Advise on Youth Justice operational policy and practice for complex matters involving court, young people and victims.
• Support continuous improvement through analysis of operational data and quality assurance processes.
• Coordinate with central office and regional teams to embed outcomes and new government priorities.
• Build capability in Youth Justice service delivery with regional leadership and partner agencies.
• Participate in regional leadership meetings and negotiations on complex case matters.
• Promote excellence in service delivery and public administration and identify improvement opportunities.

Job description

Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support – Ipswich QLD is seeking a skilled leader to guide culturally capable, inclusive youth justice services. The role provides expert guidance on accountable, collaborative practice aligned with legislation, policies and practice standards.

You will mentor staff, analyse performance data and drive regional strategies to improve practice. Collaboration with central office and partner agencies will embed outcomes and support learning,