The department is committed to keeping Queensland communities safe, supporting victims, and actively tackling the complex causes of youth crime and targeting serious repeat offenders.
Responsibilities
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/672511/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 13th January 2026
Occupational group
Justice & Legal