Senior Social Worker - Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre

Job Reference QLD/MSR687926/26T
Closing date May 20, 2026
Location Brisbane - West
Contact 0400 814 941

About this job

About Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre

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.

About the Role

Based at Wacol Youth Remand Centre, this role requires strong knowledge of community systems, inter-agency practice and the complex social and environmental factors impacting young people. You will deliver intensive, evidence-informed interventions 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.

You will play a key role in strengthening protective factors, reducing risk and supporting coordinated, multi-agency responses.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complex Case Management
  • Collaboration and Relationship Building
  • Cultural Competency
  • Advocacy and Problem-Solving
  • 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.