About this job
About the School
Cleveland Education and Training Centre (CETC) is a Department of Education school based within the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre in Townsville, supporting young people aged 10-18 from across northern and regional Queensland. As a service provider within the detention centre, staff must follow strict safety and security protocols. CETC delivers education programs for 48 weeks of the year, with staff working on a roster that requires leave to be taken outside standard school holiday periods
Your Role
As a Transition Officer, you will support young people transitioning from youth detention into education, training, or employment. You'll work closely with students, carers, and partner agencies to promote ongoing learning and job pathways, and help meet placement and outcome targets. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders across Townsville, Cairns, and regional North Queensland, including regular travel.
You will also contribute to the school's strategic plan through data collection, program evaluation, and continuous improvement. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build positive relationships, and experience supporting young people with diverse educational backgrounds to achieve meaningful post-detention pathways.
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.