Youth Justice Senior Practitioner

Queensland Government; Charleville; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Senior Practitioner to drive youth justice practice improvement and support regional performance initiatives. You will lead the implementation of performance processes, ensure adherence to policies, and guide staff and leadership in delivering high-quality services.

You will provide expert advice on court work, case management, behaviour programs, and partnerships, while supporting learning and continuous improvement across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience providing expert guidance on youth justice services and policy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cultural capability and promote inclusive practices aligned with the Human Rights Act 2019.
• Provide leadership advice to staff and staffing cohorts to promote quality practice in youth justice service delivery.
• Analyse operational performance data and assist in developing regional strategies to drive practice improvement.
• Provide expert advice on court, case management processes, and core behaviour change programs.

Job description

Senior Practitioners are responsible for driving internal Youth Justice practice improvement and supporting regional performance improvement to address youth offending and reduce the number of victims of crime. This includes establishing a culture of continuous improvement and learning to support the application of learning and development outcomes across the region, providing specialist advice, guidance and oversight to staff and the regional leadership team.

Senior Practitioners support the implementation of regional performance processes to meet performance targets including the effective application of operational policies and procedures, court work, the case management framework, meeting practice standards and delivering high-quality youth justice services.

Please refer to role profile for full details.

As Senior Practitioner, You Will

• Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability and to ensuring 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.
• Promote and provide expert guidance on accountable, collaborative and integrated Youth Justice services that respect the culture and context of each child, young person, family and community and are delivered in accordance with youth justice legislation, policies, procedures, and practice standards.
• Provide leadership advice and support to individual staff and/or staffing cohorts through mentoring, peer coaching and task-orientated support to promote quality practice in youth justice service delivery. This may include analysing operational performance data, providing advice about priorities, developing and implementing regional and local strategies to drive practice improvement such as facilitating group practice development sessions to build capability.
• Provide expert advice on the delivery of evidence-based youth justice services including court, case management processes, core behaviour change programs, Restorative Justice Conferencing and establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships, particularly with regard to high risk and complex matters, including matters pertaining to serious offences, culture, disability, domestic and family violence and mental health.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on Youth Justice operational policy, legislation and practice pertaining to complex matters involving court, young people and victims of crime.
• Support continuous improvement through the analysis of operational data and implementation of quality assurance and performance improvement processes.
• Work with central office service delivery support teams to coordinate and embed outcomes and impacts of quality practice support, learning and development, internal reviews and program integrity processes and support change and the implementation of new initiatives and Government priorities.
• Provide advice and support to the regional leadership team, frontline staff and partner agencies to build capability, skills and knowledge in Youth Justice service delivery.
• Actively participate in regional leadership team meetings and planning sessions and represent the region in negotiations with partner agencies regarding complex case matters.
• Actively practice and promote excellence in service delivery and public administration and identify opportunities for improving client service and collaborative practice.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/7018122/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2026

Occupational group

Justice & Legal