At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to support vulnerable young people and deliver impactful services.
- Company: Join the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support, making a difference in young lives.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Flexible and adaptable candidates will thrive in this evolving environment.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on young people's futures while building your leadership career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, or related fields required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Youth Justice and Victim Support – Woodford QLD
Are you an experienced people leader with a passion for supporting vulnerable young people and leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve meaningful outcomes? The Woodford Youth Detention Centre (YDC) is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Client Services to play a key leadership role at the new Woodford Youth Detention Centre. In this role, you will lead and support a team of client services professionals, including allied health practitioners, caseworkers, and cultural liaison staff, to deliver high-quality rehabilitative, therapeutic and case management services to young people in detention.
You will provide professional leadership, effective oversight and strategic guidance to ensure services are evidence-based, culturally responsive and focused on reducing reoffending while supporting the wellbeing and rehabilitation of young people. Working closely with operational leaders and external stakeholders, you will contribute to the delivery of integrated services that support safer communities and better futures for young people.
Mandatory qualification requirements apply. As this position sits within the Professional Officer stream, applicants must possess a tertiary qualification at an AQF level 7 (bachelor's degree) or above relevant to the role such as social work, behavioural science or social science, psychology, criminology, or other recognised degree. Applicants should carefully review the role profile to ensure they meet the mandatory eligibility requirements before applying.
This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity based in Woodford. Training is located at Wacol and Caboolture prior to the Woodford YDC opening. Woodford YDC is a new facility, and as it continues to grow, some processes, ways of working and responsibilities may evolve. We are seeking people who are flexible, adaptable and committed to supporting the changing needs of a newly established centre.
Why join the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support?
- Lead services that change lives: Guide multidisciplinary teams delivering rehabilitation, therapeutic support and case management services to young people in custody.
- Make a meaningful impact: Support young people to address offending behaviour, improve wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes.
- Influence service delivery: Contribute to strategic planning, operational decision making and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work with skilled professionals: Lead and collaborate with a diverse team of allied health, cultural and Youth Justice practitioners.
- Build your leadership career: Join a department committed to safer communities and better futures for young people.
About You
You are an experienced leader who can inspire, support and develop others while maintaining a strong focus on service quality and client outcomes. You thrive in complex environments, have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and can confidently balance operational demands with strategic priorities. You are committed to culturally responsive practice and understand the importance of collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches when working with young people who have complex needs.
Team Leader in Woodford employer: Youth Justice and Victim Support
As an Assessor with Youth Justice and Victim Support in South Brisbane, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of victims of crime. The organisation fosters a supportive work culture that values inclusivity and cultural capability, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to community partnerships while ensuring responsive and quality services are delivered to those in need.
Contact Details:
Youth Justice and Victim Support Recruitment Team
