Job Description
Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support - Mount Isa QLD
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Mandatory
qualifications/role
requirements:
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Possession of a tertiary degree relevant to the role such as social work, behavioural science or social science, criminology, or other recognised degree. [See the mandatory qualifications information section in the role profile regarding other recognised degrees].
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Drivers' license: it is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted "C" Class driver's licence. Officers are required to drive government vehicles as a part of their day-to-day work.
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This role is designated as Regulated employment as the position provides support services to children and young people and therefore will require a valid Blue Card to be linked with the organisation prior to starting. Please refer to the Blue Card Services website
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for further information. Successful applicants will be subject to Blue Card screening and may also be subject to Criminal History Check.
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Caseworkers are required to be available to be rostered to attend Children's Courts convened on Saturdays and public holidays.
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While the position is based in Mt. Isa, travel within the region for site visits and to other
regional/departmental
offices may be required in this role. This may include overnight stays.
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Where possible, applicants are required to provide a referee who is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.
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As Caseworker, you will specifically:
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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.
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Proactively work to reduce re-offending using culturally appropriate, cooperative and evidence-based assessment and intervention skills, processes and programs including restorative justice activities.
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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.
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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.
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Undertake record keeping and information management tasks to ensure accountability.
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Actively participate in a range of continuing professional development activities to continuously improve your ability to contribute to organisational goals, including training, supervision, and relevant accreditation.
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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.
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Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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📌 Caseworker (Mount Isa)
🏢 Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support
📍 Mount Isa