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

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Community Engagement and Education
Classification PO2, PO3
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/701825/26
Closing date 06-Oct-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
Job duration
Contact person Olivia McBain
Contact details Mobile: 0447 211 498
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As Caseworker, you will specifically:

- 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, team-oriented 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 organisational goals, including training, supervision, and relevant accreditation.
- Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the

and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/701825/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 6th October 2026

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📌 Caseworker (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns