CareerPlan

Senior Youth Worker – Youth Justice & Employment Pathways (SQW), Full-Time Max Term - Mackay

Mackay, QueenslandFull-time$16k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-11

Core

Deliver employment-focused case management to young people involved with Youth Justice or at risk of offending to support their transition into employment, training, and independence.

Role type

Senior Youth Worker (Case Management & Employment Pathways)

Builds

Employment pathways, job readiness programs, and post-placement support for youth

Domain

Youth Justice, Employment Services, Social Work

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Trauma-informed case management, employment plan development, job readiness training coordination, mentoring, stakeholder relationship building, record keeping

Preferred skills

Experience with AOD or mental health settings, culturally safe practice, valid driver's licence, First Aid/CPR certification

Technologies

Case management systems, reporting tools

Responsibilities

Deliver strengths-based, trauma-informed case management; Develop and monitor individual participation and employment plans; Deliver job readiness and pre-employment activities; Coordinate training, work experience and employment opportunities; Provide mentoring and post-placement support to improve retention; Support young people to overcome barriers to participation and work

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC