TARGETED VACANCY - It is mandatory for RJ Caseworkers to hold a valid blue card administered by the Queensland Public Safety Business Agency.- One of the referees should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.- Possession of a tertiary degree relevant to the role such as social work, behavioural science or social science, criminology or other recognised degree- Final year students are encouraged to apply for professional officer (PO) vacancies. The remuneration for students is at the PO1 level. Upon evidence of formal attainment of a relevant degree, progression to the PO2 level will be processed.- Travel is a requirement of this position, therefore, it is a requirement that the applicant hold a current 'C' Class Drivers licence. To be successful in this role you will be required to demonstrate capability in the following areas: - Supports strategic direction: You are committed to reducing offending and reoffending, and supporting victims, and understand how your work will contribute to this organisational goal. You research and analyse information and make recommendations based on evidence. You identify issues that may impact on tasks and suggest improvements to work tasks and business practices. You embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural capability into your key responsibilities.- Achieves results: You work within agreed priorities, see tasks through to completion and communicate outcomes to your supervisor to help achieve quality outcomes for clients and the team.- Supports productive working relationships: You build and sustain effective working relationships with your team, clients and stakeholders using your well-developed communication and facilitation skills to ensure a high standard of service delivery. You communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.- Displays personal drive and integrity: You understand and comply with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks and demonstrate a commitment to acting professionally and seeking feedback on behaviour and work performance from your supervisor.- Communicates with influence: You sensitively listen to, consider and acknowledge differing ideas, ensure clear verbal and written communication and adapt your communication to meet audience needs. You have demonstrated written and oral communication skills and the ability to apply these efficiently in a statutory environment.- Technical/Role specific: You have knowledge of and ability to apply theoretical perspectives that relate to youth justice practice, restorative justice processes and working with victims, young people and families. Applications to remain current for 12 months.
