Job Description
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About Us:
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ATSILS QLD LTD
is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland. Since our inception in ****, we have grown to operate 24 offices strategically positioned throughout the state, supporting our mission to uphold justice and human rights.
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Benefits of working for ATSILS: (but not limited to)
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Competitive Salaries
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Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice
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Growth opportunities Opportunities
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Supported Learning and Development
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Opportunity to make a difference
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Join our state-wide Through Care Team with a direct focus on female youth clients who are considered to be of a high-risk of reoffending.
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The role:
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Deliver intensive and high-quality casework to a discrete number of targeted female youth detainees (both pre and post release);
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Work collaboratively with correctional facility staff, specialist advocates and other stakeholders;
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Provide specialist referral pathways to female youth clients and their families, and in many contexts, their communities;
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Report on impact of your case work and network referrals;
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Flexible working hours and rewarding social justice work;
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Generous salary sacrificing options.
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About you:
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Offer your experience with a Degree in Social Work or Behavioural Sciences from a recognised tertiary institution (or a minimum five (5) years' demonstrated work experience with equivalent competencies relating to the case management of clients in the Criminal Justice System);
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Must be the holder (or be eligible for immediate application) of a current Queensland Government Blue Card prior to commencing work;
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Demonstrate your professional familiarity with the Criminal Justice System;
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Must hold a current Driver Licence, have a reliable driving history and be willing to drive for work (essential);
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Experience working with clients in our network is highly regarded as are qualifications, research or current studies related to trauma-informed practice with young people and children.
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ATSILS claims exemption under the
Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act, Section 25
(Genuine Occupational Requirement). It is a genuine occupational requirement to be female, to be able to provide a steady service to all clients but with a particular focus on female youth (and their families).
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ATSILS acknowledges with appreciation that this position is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
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📌 Youth Through Care Officer - Female Clients - Atsils Wacol (Brisbane)
🏢 Atsils
📍 Brisbane