Youth Worker

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

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Youth Worker to support culturally inclusive youth programs and services aligned with the Human Rights Act 2019. The role focuses on empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and delivering supervision for youth in justice contexts.

You will work with the Program Coordinator to sustain services, help youth comply with court orders, and coordinate with government and community partners to improve access to support and reintegration outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to support inclusive services in line with the Human Rights Act 2019 and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural connections.
• Provide supervision and support to young people in accordance with legislative provisions, priorities, policies and best practice.
• Assist the Program Coordinator in maintaining services for young people subject to youth justice interventions.
• Support young people with adherence to court orders and reintegration into the community per the case plan.
• Negotiate with Government and community agencies to improve access to services per the case plan.
• Maintain attendance records and prepare reports for case planning and reviews, attending meetings as required.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and services, and advise colleagues on culturally appropriate youth justice services.

Job description

As Youth Worker, you will specifically: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 supervision and support to young people in accordance with relevant legislative provisions, strategic priorities, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures and contemporary best practice.Support the Program Coordinator in relation to the maintenance of services for young people subject to youth justice interventions.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.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.Maintain records of program attendance and prepare reports to assist case planning and reviews, and attend these meetings as required.Develop and maintain a relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people and services.Provide support and advice to colleagues on culturally appropriate services in a youth justice context.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/703556/26Closing Date: Thursday, 22nd October 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.