Caseworkers provide professional intervention to young offenders subject to youth justice intervention, with the aim of reducing re-offending.

As the Caseworker, you will specifically:

• Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 ( https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/inforce/current/act-2019-005 ) and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• 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 organizational goals, including training, supervision, and relevant accreditation.

Mandatory requirements and qualifications

It is a requirement of this role to have possession of a tertiary degree relevant to the role such as social work, behavioral science or social science, criminology, or other recognized degree.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/663734/25

Closing Date:  Friday, 17th October 2025