Youth Justice Senior Practitioner

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

• 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.