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Program Officer - Youth Justice Education Training

Program Officer - Youth Justice Education Training

Lutheran ServicesCaboolture, QLD, AU
6 days ago
Job description

We’re seeking a dedicated and dynamic Program Officer to deliver the Youth Justice Education Training (YJET) Program . Supporting Young People Through Flexible Education.

Location : Intercept – Caboolture, QLD

Employment Type : Part-Time, Fixed Term (68.4 hours per fortnight)

Contract End Date : 31 December 2025

Classification : SCHADS Level 4.1

About The Role :

As a Program Officer you will deliver the YJET Program which supports young people who are either disengaged or at risk of disengaging from mainstream education to engage in flexible education and complete their year 9 and 10 Maths and English competency. You will be facilitating the delivery of curriculum and building professional relationships to prepare them for the future.

As a Program Officer, you will :

  • Build trust and rapport with young people through structured and supportive mentoring
  • Support young people to develop learning plans and achieve individual goals
  • Create a safe, inclusive environment for engagement, learning, and personal growth
  • Liaise with schools, youth services and families to coordinate wraparound supports
  • Participate in program planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement

About You :

  • Understanding of the unique challenges of a disengaged young people.
  • Ability to facilitate and tailor group learning needs and adapt regularly.
  • Capacity to lead with empathy and engage de-escalate strategies.
  • Knowledge of local services to provide relevant referrals.
  • Background in youth work, education, training or community services
  • Calm, confident and adaptable in small group or individual settings
  • Committed to trauma-informed, person-centred practice

    • Essential Requirements :

  • Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening
  • QLD Driver’s Licence

    • About Us :

    Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to communities across Queensland. Has been serving our community since 1935 . We have continued the Lutheran tradition of care, now providing services and support to over 6,000 people every year.

    Part of Lutheran Services,  Intercept  at  Caboolture  delivers targeted support programs, unique to young people and their families' individual circumstances, that support them to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

    Why Choose Us?

  • Salary packaging, enjoy up to  $15,990  of your salary tax-free! - allocate a portion of your salary to rent / mortgage / car lease or everyday expenses before your salary is taxed- and you take home more pay!
  • Access to discounts, such as health insurance, holiday and travel, gym membership, IT and home appliances
  • Membership to our full-service Employee Assistance Program, including professional, lifestyle and wellness support
  • Access to the Lutheran Services Employee Wellbeing Program, 5 to Thrive.

    • Apply Now! Please attach your resume, complete the application form and the questions below.

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