Identified Position
This is designated as an Indigenous Identified role based on the genuine occupational requirements, in accordance with section 25 of the
Anti-Discrimination Act ****
,
and the
Recruitment and Selection (Directive *****)
.
To allow the selection panel to confirm that you are eligible to be considered for this First Nations Identified role, the panel may either:
accept your written assertion that you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
obtain from you, as part of your formal application, documentary evidence attesting to your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Full details and a Statutory Declaration are available in the
Commission Chief Executive Guideline 2/13: Evidence of Attribute - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles
applicants must also nominate (or provide written reference from) an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to their knowledge, skills, or experience to demonstrate cultural capabilities as required.
This person may be a community member, supervisor, or work colleague.
Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the
Human Rights Act ****
and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Assist and support youth justice staff and relevant community stakeholders in culturally appropriate assessment,



case planning and interventions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families in accordance with relevant legislative provisions, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures, and contemporary best practice.
Implement culturally appropriate individualised case plans through designing and implementing intervention strategies, negotiating with service providers, and linking clients to the services/supports they require (including formal and informal services, government, and non-government agencies).
Consult and effectively work with relevant stakeholders including families, elders, other key community members, community agencies and government departments to enhance the capacity of these stakeholders to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their families subject to youth justice interventions and their families.
Undertake a range of record and information management tasks including maintenance of case notes and records, preparation of reports and performance reporting.
Participate productively and collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team involving a range of internal and external stakeholders and service providers to achieve quality casework outcomes.
Mandatory Requirements:
Unrestricted Qld Drivers' License
Valid Blue Card
Pre-employment screening includes criminal history check, disciplinary history
disclosure
Disclosure of pre-existing conditions
FOR FURTHER DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE ROLE AND HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED ROLE PROFILE
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/*********
Closing Date:
Tuesday, 11th August ****

📌 Indigenous Service Support Officer (Toowoomba)
🏢 Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support
📍 Toowoomba