Senior Youth Worker

The role of Senior Youth Worker is to provide supervision and support to young people who are subject to a youth justice intervention and support the Program Coordinator/Team Coordinator in the ongoing management of Youth Workers, including induction, assistance with performance management and adherence to Workplace Health and Safety policies.In Youth Justice you will have the opportunity to work together with people, partners and across places to enable young Queenslanders, especially the most vulnerable, to have positive life choices and opportunities.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Community Care
Classification OO4
Workplace Location Logan - Beaudesert
Job ad reference QLD/574326/24
Closing date 04-Jul-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 5 months with possible extension.
Contact person Caitlin Marrinan
Contact details Phone: 3094 7600
Access theKey ResponsibilitiesAs, Senior Youth Worker you will specifically:

• Provide assistance to the Program Coordinator/Team Coordinator in ensuring the delivery of high-quality service in accordance with relevant legislative provision, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures and contemporary best practice.
• Develop weekly work rosters, matching young people subject to youth justice orders, with appropriate Youth Workers.
• 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.
• Conduct regular audits of Workplace Health and Safety issues in relation to agencies. Ensure that safety equipment is available, and all equipment used in conjunction with the Community Service Order Program is safe to operate.
• 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.
• Maintain records of program attendance and prepare reports to assist case planning and reviews and attend these meetings as required.
• Participate productively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team involving a range of internal and external stakeholders and service providers to achieve quality casework outcomes.

For mandatory licenses

• Drivers' license: it is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted driver's licence or be prepared to obtain a manual licence if they do not. Officers are required to drive government vehicles as a part of their day-to-day work.

Mandatory for positions requiring a Blue Card

• 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 (

) for further information.Applications to remain current for 12 monthsFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.There are multiple roles available.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.