Do you have a passion for supporting vulnerable young people at risk of becoming involved with the criminal justice system to re-engage with education and training?
Do you have knowledge and experience in the area of student protection and the youth justice system, with a proven capacity to build and sustain positive relationships with stakeholders and clients within a culturally sensitive environment?
Being a Youth Transition Officer offers you the opportunity to work closely with the regions Court Liaison Officers, other government agencies and stakeholders to develop tailored advice and support to young people and their families and carers.
This is a temporary full- time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/MNR698786/26E
Closing date 27-Aug-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined
Contact person Kate YOUITT
Contact details 0477 742 872
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This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about .

About the Role:

As the Youth Transition Officer, you will build strong relationships with young people and families who may be involved or at risk of being involved in the Youth Justice System.





The Youth Transition Officer works closely with Court Liaison Officers and other regional staff involved in student engagement and re-engagement.

Key to the role will be your ability to develop a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and procedure across education and youth justice contexts, including operation of the Childrens Court and multi-agency collaborative forums.

This knowledge, alongside solid connections to alternative educational providers, experience in working collaboratively with state school leadership teams, and an enhanced ability to assess young people's educational and support needs, and to scaffold their reintegration into an appropriate education pathway.

Evidenced experience in working with families that are Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander and, more broadly, culturally diverse will be important in your daily work.

Interested? To Apply:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
- Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

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Role Description

Information Package for Applicants

📌 EOI - Youth Transition Officer - Metropolitan North Region (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane