Caseworker

Queensland Government


Date: 15 hours ago
City: Davao
Contract type: Full time
  • THIS POSITION IS BASED IN EMERALD*


The role of the Caseworker provides professional intervention to young offenders subject to youth justice intervention, with the aim of reducing re-offending.

Please refer to role profile for full details.

"THIS POSITION IS BASED IN EMERALD"

As a Caseworker, 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 high level strategic and operational human resource consultancy, advice, and services to allocated portfolios.
  • 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, collaborative 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 a range of record and information management tasks including maintenance of case records, preparation of reports, and data entry to ensure casework and accountability in accordance with policy and procedures and as requested by Management.
  • 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.


Mandatory Qualifications

  • It is a requirement of this role to have possession of a tertiary degree relevant to the role such as social work, behavioural science or social science, criminology, or other recognised degree.


Role Requirements

  • Successful applicants will be subject to either criminal history check or Blue Card screening.
  • Successful applicants who are either a current or previous public sector employee will be required to disclose previous serious disciplinary
  • A mandatory 6-month probationary period will apply to successful applicants for permanent roles who are external to the public service. Confirmation of appointment after the probationary period will depend on a satisfactory performance review.


What We Can Offer You

  • Rural and Remote Incentive Allowance of $2,500 every 6 months
  • Locality Allowance paid fortnightly of $33.30 ($66.60 with dependents)
  • Ability to negotiate subsidised Government Employee Housing if relocating to Emerald
  • Relocation expenses considered
  • Work-life balance - with flexible working options
  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits including up to 75% superannuation


Occupational group Justice & Legal

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