Coordinator, Staying On Track

About us: At Anglicare Southern Queensland, we believe everyone has a story.
With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life.
Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.About the role: We are seeking a passionate and experienced Coordinator, Youth Justice to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis, with multiple positions available across Stafford, Brisbane South, Eight Mile Plains, Booval, Nambour, Toowoomba, and the Sunshine Coast.The Coordinator, Youth Justice plays a critical leadership role, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of youth justice programs that support young people aged 10-17 who display offending behaviours.
You will lead a team of Practitioners and Mentors, ensuring quality service delivery, risk management, and consistency in therapeutic practice.
This role supports Anglicare's mission by promoting positive, measurable outcomes for young people and the broader community, in line with contractual and organisational requirements.
If you are a proactive and compassionate professional who thrives in dynamic environments, demonstrates strong leadership, and has a drive to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Lead a team of Mentors, and Practitioners to deliver best-practice, client-focused services.
Manage team operations, including supervision, staff development, recruitment, induction, and rostering.
Oversee referrals from Youth Justice and allocate to appropriate staff.
Provide guidance in implementing support plans and matching mentors based on young people's needs.
Promote and maintain a culturally safe, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
Ensure all legislative, regulatory, and contractual standards are met, including audits and critical incident reviews.
Monitor and manage program brokerage funds to ensure effective resource allocation.
Coordinate and participate in case planning and review meetings with stakeholders including Youth Justice, Child Safety, and community organisations.
Ensure effective communication across the team and with stakeholders.
Provide direct client support as required, ensuring practice aligns with professional registration and compliance obligations.
Promote health, safety, and well-being in all operational practices, including WHS requirements.
Undertake other duties as delegated by your line manager, aligned with your role and capabilities.
Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements:
Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Behavioural Science, Psychology, or similar (Essential)
Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
Current National Police Check
Queensland Driver Licence
Willingness and ability to travel within the service region
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including on-call support
About You:You are a confident leader with a deep understanding of youth justic and challenges faces by young people in Out of Home Care.
You're commited to building a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
You are resilient, reflective, and passionate about making a difference.
You will also demonstrate:
Strong leadership, team-building, and staff supervision experience
Ability to make sound clinical and operational decisions in high-pressure situations
Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management
Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills
Reflective practice and continuous improvement mindset
A sound understanding of the Child Protection Act (1999) and relevant youth justice frameworks
Cultural competence and a commitment to working inclusively
Accreditation in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI - Cornell University)
What happens now?
Apply now by submitting your current resume and an optional cover letter, and by answering a few short application questions.If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or would like more information, please Jack Robinson on 0417 889 ***