Female Youth Through Care Officer – ATSILS Townsville

About Us:

ATSILS QLD LTD is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland. Since our inception in 1972, we have grown to operate 24 offices strategically positioned throughout the state, supporting our mission to uphold justice and human rights.

Benefits of working for ATSILS: (but not limited to)

• Competitive Salaries
• Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Supported Learning and Development

Opportunity to make a difference

Based in our Townsville office, you will join our state-wide Through Care Team with a direct focus on female youth clients who are considered to be of a high-risk of reoffending.

**This is a fixed term contract until June 2027**

The role:

• Deliver intensive and high-quality casework to a discrete number of targeted female youth detainees (both pre and post release);
• Work collaboratively with correctional facility staff, specialist advocates and other stakeholders;
• Provide specialist referral pathways to youth clients and their families, and in many contexts, their communities;
• Report on impact of your case work and network referrals;
• Flexible working hours and rewarding social justice work;
• Generous salary sacrificing options.

About you:

• Offer your experience with a Degree in Social Work or Behavioural Sciences from a recognised tertiary institution (or a minimum five (5) years’ demonstrated work experience with equivalent competencies relating to the case management of clients in the Criminal Justice System);
• Must be the holder (or be eligible for immediate application) of a current Queensland Government Blue Card prior to commencing work;
• Demonstrate your professional familiarity with the Criminal Justice System;
• Must hold a current Driver Licence, have a reliable driving history and be willing to drive for work (essential);
• Experience working with clients in our network is highly regarded as are qualifications, research or current studies related to trauma-informed practice with young people and children.

ATSILS claims exemption under the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act, Section 25 (Genuine Occupational Requirement). It is a genuine occupational requirement to be female, to be able to provide a steady service to all clients but with a particular focus on adult females (and their families).

ATSILS acknowledges with appreciation that this position is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.