Youth Worker

As a Youth Worker, you will specifically:

• 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.

Role requirements – Refer to Role Profile

• Citizenship/visa: to be appointed to a position, you must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or a visa permitting you to work in Australia.
• Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal history check or blue card screening.
• Drivers’ license: it is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted driver’s licence 
• Blue card: this role provides support services to children and young people and therefore will require a valid Blue Card with the organisation.
• Travel away from centre: while the position is based in Toowoomba travel within the region for site visits and to other regional officers will be required in this role. This includes overnight stays.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/599841/24

Closing Date:  Friday, 24th October 2025