About this job
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people in Ipswich by fostering collaboration, navigating complex systems, and supporting young people to reconnect with education and build positive pathways.
About Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre
Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre (BYETC) is a Department of Education school located within the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre at Wacol, supporting young people from across Queensland who are on remand or have been sentenced. The school provides highly individualised education programs focused on literacy, numeracy and vocational learning, supporting students to re-engage with education and build positive pathways for the future.
Why this Role?
Based at Wacol Youth Remand Centre, this role requires strong knowledge of schools, community dynamics and inter-agency systems. You will deliver intensive, targeted case management to young people whose involvement in youth justice places them at significant risk of disengagement from education and challenges in sustaining positive education, training or employment pathways.
As part of the Youth Education Team - Interventions,you will deliver intensive case management for young people with involvement in youth justice, working collaboratively with schools, families and community organisations to address barriers and support connection to meaningful education, training or employment pathways.
Your knowledge of State Schooling and community resources will be critical in tailoring interventions that strengthen engagement and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Case Management and Individualised support
- Collaborate with Schools and other education partners
- Family and Community Engagement
- Program Development and Delivery: Contribute to the design and delivery of targeted education programs, aimed at improving student engagement and outcomes.
- Data Collection and Reporting
Interested? To Apply:
- 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.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.