Detention Youth Worker

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**As a Detention Youth Worker, you will be responsible for making sure young people are kept safe and well while they are in detention. You will be someone who:

- encourages young people to make good decisions by promoting and reinforcing positive behaviour to help them integrate back into the community.
- helps young people understand and follow the rules of the centre.
- can deliver activities that are sensitive to gender, cultural beliefs, and health needs.
- a young person can go to if they need someone to talk to
- checks on young people regularly through the day and night and makes sure they are okay.
- engages young people in constructive activities.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/631307/25

Closing Date: Monday, 12th May 2025
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



  • Brisbane, Australia Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs Full time

    **Multiple Positions Available** **The Detention Youth Worker (Court) key responsibilities are**: - Implement and maintain the safety and security of the cells area of the Brisbane Childrens Court Precinct (BCCP) in accordance with departmental policy, practices and procedures. Support young people to understand and abide by the rules and processes of the...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

    The department is committed to keeping Queensland communities safe, supporting victims, and actively tackling the complex causes of youth crime and targeting serious repeat offenders.ResponsibilitiesAs a Detention Youth Worker, you will be responsible for making sure young people are kept safe and well while they are in detention. You will be someone...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

    The department is committed to keeping Queensland communities safe, supporting victims, and actively tackling the complex causes of youth crime and targeting serious repeat offenders.ResponsibilitiesAs a Detention Youth Worker, you will be responsible for making sure young people are kept safe and well while they are in detention. You will be someone...

  • HR Advisor

    1 week ago


    Brisbane, Australia Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs Full time

    The HR Advisor, Youth Detention Project Team, will be focused on supporting the recruitment for a range of youth detention centre roles, including the new youth detention centre infrastructure. You will play an essential role in the provision of timely and high-quality advice and support for recruitment related activities. As a HR Advisor, you will be...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeTraining Full time $80,000 - $100,000

    The Training Coordinator role involves delivering high-quality training and assessment to youth detention staff, aligning with the department's learning and development agenda.Key Responsibilities:Develop and manage complex curricula for youth detention training and learning initiatives to achieve workforce objectives.Identify and address staff training...


  • Brisbane, Australia Youth Justice Full time

    In Youth Justice you will have the opportunity to work together with people, partners and across places to enable young Queenslanders, especially the most vulnerable, to have positive life choices and opportunities. Applications to remain current for 12 months. **Job Ad Reference**: QLD/592555/24 **Closing Date**: Tuesday, 29th October 2024This work is...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Davidson Full time

    Senior Director, Prison and Youth Detention Health ServicesJoin to apply for the Senior Director, Prison and Youth Detention Health Services role at DavidsonSenior Director, Prison and Youth Detention Health Services2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Director, Prison and Youth Detention Health Services role at...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Davidson Full time

    Senior Director, Prison and Youth Detention Health ServicesJoin to apply for the Senior Director, Prison and Youth Detention Health Services role at DavidsonSenior Director, Prison and Youth Detention Health Services2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Director, Prison and Youth Detention Health Services role at...

  • Youth Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Australia Youth Justice Full time

    **The Youth Worker Key Responsibilities are**: - Provide supervision and support to young people in accordance with relevant legislative provisions, strategic priorities, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures and contemporary best practice. - Provide supervision and support to young people to assist with their compliance with court orders...

  • Manager

    2 days ago


    Brisbane, Australia Youth Justice Full time

    As Manager, Youth Detention Operational Support you will specifically: - Provide and coordinate high level expert advice and reporting on a range of complex policy and practice issues relating to youth detention service delivery. - Represent the department at inter-departmental committees and undertake effective consultation with key internal and external...