Youth Programs & Recreation Lead: Trauma-Informed Culture

Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support; Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support in Queensland is seeking an experienced leader to guide program staff, partner with internal and external stakeholders and deliver engaging, evidence-based activities that support young people's goals and wellbeing.

You will foster a culturally capable, trauma-informed environment, build relationships with communities and service providers, and coordinate programs that promote learning, personal growth, and safer futures for youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to program staff and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure young people have access to engaging, evidence-based activities.
• Coordinate purposeful programs and recreational activities to engage young people that support learning and positive behavioural change.
• Create a safe, structured and engaging environment where young people can build skills, develop confidence and work towards successful futures.
• Contribute to a culturally capable, trauma-informed environment that promotes accountability, learning, connection and positive behavioural change.

Job description

Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support in Queensland is seeking an experienced leader to guide program staff, partner with internal and external stakeholders and deliver engaging, evidence-based activities that support young people's goals and wellbeing.

You will foster a culturally capable, trauma-informed environment, build relationships with communities and service providers, and coordinate programs that promote learning, personal growth, and safer futures for youth.