As Youth Worker, 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 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Provide supervision and support to young people in accordance with relevant legislative provisions, strategic priorities, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures and contemporary best practice.
- Support the Program Coordinator in relation to the maintenance of services for young people subject to youth justice interventions.
- Provide supervision and support to young people to assist with their compliance with court orders and reintegration into the community in accordance with the case plan.




- Negotiate with other Government and community agencies, on behalf of young people, so as to enhance their access to services in accordance with the case plan.
- Maintain records of program attendance and prepare reports to assist case planning and reviews, and attend these meetings as required.
- Develop and maintain a relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people and services.
- Provide support and advice to colleagues on culturally appropriate services in a youth justice context.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/703556/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 22nd October 2026

📌 Youth Worker (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support
📍 Cairns