This is a Youth Transition Officer - Metropolitan North Region role with Queensland Department of Education based in Brisbane, QLD, AU Queensland Department of Education Role Seniority - mid level More about the Youth Transition Officer - Metropolitan North Region role at Queensland Department of Education Do you have a passion for supporting vulnerable young people at risk of becoming involved with the criminal justice system to re-engage with education and training? Do you have knowledge and experience in the area of student protection and the youth justice system, with a proven capacity to build and sustain positive relationships with stakeholders and clients within a culturally sensitive environment? Being a Youth Transition Officer offers you the opportunity to work closely with the Court Liaison Officer, other government agencies and stakeholders to develop tailored advice and support to young people and their families and carers. About The Department Of Education Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us . About The Role This role is based in the Metropolitan North Regional Offices (North Lakes and Nundah) and the Childrens Courts across the Brisbane and Moreton Bay areas. As the Youth Transition Officer you will build strong relationships with young people and families who may be involved or at risk of being involved in the Youth Justice System. The Youth Transition Officer works closely with Court Liaison Officers and other regional staff involved in student engagement and re-engagement. Key to the role will be your ability to develop a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and procedure across education and youth justice contexts, including operation of the Childrens Court and multi-agency collaborative forums. This knowledge, alongside strong connections to alternative educational providers, experience in working collaboratively with state school leadership teams, and an enhanced ability to assess young people's educational and support needs, and to scaffold their reintegration into an appropriate education pathway. Evidenced experience in working with families that are Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander and, more broadly, culturally diverse will be important in your daily work. As The Youth Transition Officer You Will Liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders including alternative education providers, training organisations and community organisations, providing a departmental perspective. Refer young people, including those with minimal required intervention, and those with high complex educational needs, to avenues for direct support/advocacy. Develop an education plan to support a young person to transition into a suitable educational pathway in consultation with the young person, their family, Child Safety, Youth Justice and other relevant stakeholders. Ensure privacy and confidentiality requirements are adhered to so that information obtained from young people and families and departmental information systems is used within legislative and policy requirements. Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to assist with young people's re-engagement in educational pathways. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Occupational group Education & Training Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Queensland Department of Education team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Liaising with stakeholders Developing education plans Ensuring confidentiality Key Strengths ⚖️ Knowledge of youth justice system Relationship building Cultural sensitivity Experience in education planning ️ Advocacy skills Collaboration with agencies A Final Note: This is a role with Queensland Department of Education not with Hatch.
