As a Detention Youth Worker, you will be responsible for making sure young people are kept safe and well while they are in detention. You will be someone who:

• encourages young people to make good decisions by promoting and reinforcing positive behaviour to help them integrate back into the community.
• helps young people understand and follow the rules of the centre.
• can deliver activities that are sensitive to gender, cultural beliefs, and health needs.
• a young person can go to if they need someone to talk to
• checks on young people regularly through the day and night and makes sure they are okay.
• engages young people in constructive activities

Job Ad Reference: QLD/639551/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 1st July, 2025