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Detention Youth Worker

Department of Youth Justice
Belgian Gardens, QLD
A$65,854 p/a
Government & Defence → Government - State
Full-time
On-site

Posted 22 days ago

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.

*MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Job Ad Reference: QLD/660589/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025

About Department of Youth Justice

Belgian Gardens, QLD, Australia

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