Youth Worker

Queensland Government; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government in Mount Isa seeks a Youth Worker to supervise and support young people under a youth justice intervention, reporting to the Program Coordinator. The role involves delivering core programs, collaborating with agencies, and maintaining records to support the service response plan.

Travel within the region and potential overnight stays are required. A Blue Card is mandatory, and a valid C-class driver’s licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold an unrestricted C-class driver's licence.
• Blue Card (working with children) is required prior to starting.
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background is highly desirable.
• Referees who can attest to cultural capabilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver components of core programs for young people subject to youth justice intervention.
• Provide supervision and support to young people in line with service plans.
• Consult with government and community agencies to access services for young people.
• Maintain case records and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Contribute to learning and development and ensure safety at service delivery sites.

Skills

Supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural capability

Teamwork

Job description

The role of the Youth Worker is to provide supervision and support to young people subject to a youth justice intervention. The Youth Worker is supervised by the Program Coordinator.Mandatory Requirements

• Drivers' license: it is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted “C” Class driver's licence. Officers are required to drive government vehicles as a part of their day-to-day work.
• This role is designated as Regulated employment as the position provides support services to children and young people and therefore will require a valid Blue Card to be linked with the organisation prior to starting. Refer to the Blue Card Services website (http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/) for further information.
• While the position is based Mount Isa, travel within the region for site visits and to other regional/departmental offices may be required in this role. This may include overnight stays.
• Whilst it is not a genuine occupational requirement, it is highly desirable that this position be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Where possible, applicants are required to provide a referee who is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.

As Youth Worker, You Will Specifically

• Deliver components of core programs, whilst working alone or in team settings to support and reinforce the Service Response Plan as developed by Youth Justice Caseworkers.
• Provide supervision and support to young people and ensure delivery of high quality service in accordance with relevant legislative provisions, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures, and contemporary best practice.
• Consult and negotiate with relevant stakeholders including other government and community agencies, service providers and families on behalf of young people to design, implement and enhance their access to services, including support networks, in accordance with the young person's service response plan.
• Provide supervision and culturally appropriate individual and family support to young people to assist with their compliance with bail, court orders and reintegration into the community, in accordance with the young person's service response plan.
• Participate and contribute productively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team involving a range of internal and external stakeholders and service providers to achieve quality casework and case management outcomes.
• Develop and maintain knowledge relevant to the role and actively participate in appropriate learning and development processes.
• Prepare and maintain accessible and clear case records consistent with departmental case management requirements, to assist service response planning and reviews, and attend these meetings as required.
• Assist the Program Coordinator in developing weekly rosters of work for young people subject to supervised orders and bail programs in accordance with the young person's response plan.
• Conduct regular audits of service delivery sites and program equipment to ensure appropriate safety requirements are met and program activities are conducted safely.
• Participate in training and skill development to deliver services in accordance with best practice and contemporary youth justice.
• 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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/704242/26 Closing Date: Monday, 2nd November 2026 Occupational group Community Care