About this job
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
Who We Are:
The Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre is a Department of Education school, operating inside the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre at Wacol.
Established in 2001, it is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art school which reflects the Queensland Government's vision of supporting and promoting the wellbeing and capacity of young people in detention.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
- Be accountable for assigned cases to progress transition plans, including undertaking appropriate case management, advocacy and support, prioritising daily caseload, communicating with transition partners and students and implementing agreed approaches.
- Communicate expectations of the transition program with students and stakeholders as required, to develop their understanding of career and learning pathways and promote the importance of continued education for students while in detention.
- Review and analyse students' induction case files and engage with students to identify their particular interests, skills and abilities, inform appropriate approaches to encourage students' engagement with the transition plan process and recommend the best fit transition plan.
- Engage with students in good faith consistent with the principles of relevant Acts and regulatory and governance frameworks and, where necessary, escalate concerns, issues and/or barriers impacting students' engagement and/or successful transition, with the relevant officer.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Submit Your Application:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.