Senior Social Worker - Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Salary range
Closing date
20 May 2026
Posted 6 May 2026
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Role description
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
The Department of Education is seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Social Worker to support young people with current or emerging involvement in the youth justice system in the Ipswich Local Government Area.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a targeted, community-based initiative focused on reducing youth crime and supporting improved education and life outcomes for at risk young people in Ipswich.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationPO4Workplace LocationBrisbane - WestJob ad referenceQLD/MSR687926/26TClosing date20-May-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationA period of 8 months unless otherwise determinedContact personLinda GallowayContact details0400 814 941Access the National Relay Service
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 impacti…