Youth Justice
Toowoomba Youth Justice Service Centre; Youth Justice; Region - South-West - Youth Justice; Roma
The role of the Team Coordinator is to work in consultation with the manager and specialist staff to oversee the day-to-day operations of the outpost service centre.
This position will supervise a multi-disciplinary team of youth justice staff to ensure the provision of high-quality court, casework and restorative justice services to young offenders, their families and victims, with the aim of reducing re-offending.
The Team Coordinator Key Responsibilities are: Coordinate the development, delivery and review of individual and group programs to address the criminogenic and support needs of young people in accordance with relevant legislative provisions, strategic priorities, statutor delegations, departmental policies, procedures and contemporary best practice.Provide supervision to staff in the use of evidenced based skills and processes associated with reductions in re-offending (including use of the case management framework, use of risk assessment tool, and providing targeted interventions including collaborative problem solving, pro-social modelling, cognitive techniques, and restorative justice).Ensure consistent out posted youth justice operations through the development of information sharing within a multi-disciplinary environment.Allocate, prioritise and perform tasks in accordance with departmental procedures and statutory, financial and administrative delegations.Maintain knowledge of contemporary trends, practices, funding initiatives and service delivery options to ensure the delivery of best practice youth justice programs and services.Oversee the suicide risk management process in the youth justice service centre.Promote an accountable, fair and safe work environment.Ensure effective management of human, financial and physical resources, within a culture of client service, continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring performance outcomes are achieved to a high standard.Participate as a member of the youth justice service centre management team and contribute to strategic and operational planning, reviews and key decision-making.Provide ongoing recruitment, selection, professional development and culturally appropriate supervision and leadership to staff.Contribute to a departmental culture that ensures sensitive and effective communication with people from other cultures including people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds as well as an appreciation of cultural protocols and an awareness of the impacts of historical policies and practices.What we can offer you Working in eligible regional and remote locations can attract additional benefits which may include financial incentives (employment in Roma allows staff a $5000 per annum regional allowance. This is paid pro-rata six monthly after the first six months in the role); and subsidised accommodation (supported accommodation is provided to staff for a period of five years).
• Work-life balance - with flexible working options • Benefits including up to 12.75% superannuation • Generous leave entitlements • Career progression opportunities • The chance to make a difference to Queensland communities • We are a proud White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/609980/24 Closing Date: Monday, 06th January 2025 Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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This is a 12-month continuous applicant pool - closing Monday, 15th December 2025.
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