Senior Youth Worker

Queensland Government; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency in Queensland seeks a Senior Youth Worker to provide supervision and support to young people under youth justice interventions. This role includes managing youth workers and ensuring adherence to safety policies. The ideal candidate must have strong cultural capability and teamwork skills, hold a valid driver's license, and require a Blue Card. Applications are welcomed from individuals who can demonstrate cultural understanding.

Qualifications

• Mandatory unrestricted driver's license for driving government vehicles.
• Valid Blue Card linked with the organization required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support young people involved in youth justice.
• Assist in the management and induction of youth workers.
• Conduct audits of Workplace Health and Safety issues.
• Develop weekly work rosters for youth workers.

Skills

Cultural capability

Team coordination

Communication

Government agency negotiation

Job description

Overview

The role of Senior Youth Worker is to provide supervision and support to young people who are subject to a youth justice intervention and support the Program Coordinator/Team Coordinator in the ongoing management of Youth Workers, including induction, assistance with performance management and adherence to Workplace Health and Safety policies.

Responsibilities

• 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 assistance to the Program Coordinator/Team Coordinator in ensuring the delivery of high-quality service in accordance with relevant legislative provision, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures and contemporary best practice.
• Develop weekly work rosters, matching young people subject to youth justice orders, with appropriate youth workers.
• 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.
• Conduct regular audits of Workplace Health and Safety issues in relation to agencies. Ensure that safety equipment is available, and all equipment used in conjunction with the Community Service Order Program is safe to operate.
• 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.
• Maintain records of program attendance and prepare reports to assist case planning and reviews and attend these meetings as required.
• Participate productively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team involving a range of internal and external stakeholders and service providers to achieve quality casework outcomes.

Mandatory requirements

• Drivers\' license: it is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted driver\'s licence. Officers are required to drive government vehicles as a part of their day-to-day work.
• Travel away from centre: while the position is based (insert role location), travel within the region for site visits and to other regional officers will be required in this role.
• 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. Please refer to the Blue Card Services website for further information.

Applicants are encouraged to provide a referee who is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant\'s background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities. (This is not a mandatory requirement).

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/663715/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 16th October 2025

Occupational group Community Engagement and Education