Senior Youth Worker - Culturally Inclusive Casework Lead

Youth Justice and Victim Support; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Justice and Victim Support – Cairns QLD is seeking a Senior Youth Worker to lead the delivery of core programs for young people, working solo or in team settings to support the service response plan developed by youth justice caseworkers.

The role includes supervising and supporting young people to ensure high-quality service delivery, coordinating with stakeholders and families, and contributing to routine case management within regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cultural capability and commitment to inclusivity to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Facilitate delivery and coordination of core programs to young people, solo or in teams, following the youth justice service plan.
• Provide supervision and support to young people ensuring high-quality service within applicable laws and policies.
• Consult with stakeholders and families to coordinate access to services in line with the service plan.
• Supervise and support young people to assist with bail, court orders, and reintegration goals.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team to achieve quality casework and supervise other youth workers as needed.
• Develop knowledge and participate in learning activities; coordinate tasks and workflow.
• Prepare and maintain timely case records for service response planning and reviews.
• Plan weekly rosters in consultation with the Program/Team Coordinator for supervised orders and bail programs.
• Audits of service delivery sites and equipment to meet safety requirements; conduct risk assessments as needed.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and positive guidance to Youth Workers.

Job description

Youth Justice and Victim Support – Cairns QLD is seeking a Senior Youth Worker to lead the delivery of core programs for young people, working solo or in team settings to support the service response plan developed by youth justice caseworkers.

The role includes supervising and supporting young people to ensure high-quality service delivery, coordinating with stakeholders and families, and contributing to routine case management within regulatory requirements.