Caseworker

About the Role

The Department of Youth Justice & Victim Support is dedicated to enhancing the safety of Queensland communities by addressing the root causes of youth crime and supporting victims. This role is focused on providing professional intervention to young offenders involved with youth justice to reduce re-offending rates.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and develop cultural capability to foster an inclusive environment aligned with the Human Rights Act 2019, supporting programs and partnerships that maintain cultural ties for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Deliver strategic and operational human resource consultancy, advice, and services within allocated portfolios.
• Operate effectively in a statutory setting by monitoring young offenders’ adherence to court orders and intervening to mitigate risks contributing to re-offending.
• Use culturally sensitive, collaborative, and evidence-based assessments and interventions, including restorative justice activities, to actively reduce re-offending.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve beneficial outcomes for victims, young offenders, families, and the community.
• Prepare and present comprehensive verbal and written reports to the Children’s Court, including court interviews, pre-sentence reports, affidavits, and supporting documentation.
• Manage case records and perform data entry tasks to maintain casework integrity and accountability in line with policies and management requests.
• Engage actively in continuous professional development such as training, supervision, and obtaining relevant accreditations to enhance organizational contribution.

Candidate Attributes

• Innovative thinker who embraces insights and new ideas to inform future practices.
• Ethical and courageous decision-maker with a broad contextual understanding.
• Skilled relationship builder who collaborates to deliver customer-centered results.
• Accountability-driven professional committed to quality and transparent outcomes.
• Advocate for healthy, inclusive workplaces prioritizing health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Committed to personal growth through agile learning and self-awareness development.
• Demonstrates understanding of the historical and contemporary effects of policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively.
• Familiar with Youth Justice Act 1992 and youth justice policies and procedures.

Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements

• Possession of a relevant tertiary degree such as social work, behavioural science, social science, criminology, or related field.
• Hold a current “C” Class Driver’s Licence.
• Possess, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Blue Card for working with children.

Additional Information

Applications will remain valid for 12 months. This position is referenced as QLD/695203/26. The application deadline is Wednesday, 5th August 2026.