Australia Job Openings
Youth Justice
Caseworker
Townsville
August 30, 2024
Mandatory qualifications/requirements
Job Ad Reference: QLD/586875/24
Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th September 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
- It is a requirement of this role to have possession of a tertiary degree relevant to the role such as social work, behavioural science or social science, criminology or other recognised degree. [See the mandatory qualifications information section in the attached role profile regarding other recognised degrees].
- One of the referees should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, where possible, who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.
- Drivers' license: it is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted "c" class driver's licence as officers are required to drive government vehicles as a part of their day-to-day work.
- Blue card: this role provides support services to children and young people and therefore will require a valid Blue Card with the organisation. Please refer to the Blue Card Services website (http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/) for further information.
- Travel away from centre: while the position is based in Townsville, travel within the region for site visits and to other regional offices may be required in this role. This may include overnight stays.
- Work effectively within a statutory environment to manage the dual roles of monitoring young offenders' compliance with court orders and intervening to address issues that place them at risk of re-offending.
- Proactively work to reduce re-offending using culturally appropriate, collaborative and evidence-based assessment and intervention skills, processes and programs including restorative justice activities.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team including a range of internal and external stakeholders, to achieve positive outcomes for victims, young offenders, their families, and the community.
- Prepare and present verbal and written reports to the Childrens Court on behalf of the Chief Executive. Conduct pre and post court interviews, prepare quality pre-sentence reports, affidavits, and other relevant documentation to support best practice outcomes for young people in the justice system.
- Undertake record keeping and information management tasks to ensure accountability.
- Actively participate in a range of continuing professional development activities to continuously improve your ability to contribute to organisational goals, including training, supervision, and relevant accreditation.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/586875/24
Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th September 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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