Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Community Care Classification PO2, PO3 Workplace Location Cairns region Job ad reference QLD/545471/24 Closing date 01-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration 12 months with possibility of extension Contact person Chandee Paseuthsak Contact details Phone: 4255 7500
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The Caseworker key responsibilities are:
- 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 Children's 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.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/545471/24
Closing Date: Friday, 1st March 2024
Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- 545471-24-Application-Package-DYJESBT (PDF, 2.04MB)
545471-24-Role Profile (Word, 844KB)
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