Mandatory requirements:
Drivers' license: it is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted 'C' Class driver's licence. Officers are required to drive government vehicles as a part of their day-to-day work.
This role is designated as Regulated employment as the position provides support services to children and young people and therefore will require a valid Blue Card to be linked with the organisation prior to starting. Please refer to the Blue Card Services website (http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/) for further information.
Pre-employment screening for this role may include a Criminal History Check as it is considered a relevant duties position under the Public Sector Act 2022.
While the position is based Mount Isa, travel within the region for site visits and to other regional/departmental offices may be required in this role. This may include overnight stays.
Where possible, applicants are required to provide a referee who is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.
As Transition Officer, you will specifically:
Assist in preparing young people to participate and engage in education, training and employment programs as required; and support the development of their interpersonal and self-regulation skills.
Work collaboratively as part of a team to plan, deliver and refer young people to education, training, and employment.
Work effectively within a statutory and non-statutory environment to provide support to young people during education, vocational training, work experience and employment.
Collect and maintain accurate data and client records in accordance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and procedural requirements.
Identify, liaise, and maintain strong working relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders and community partners.
Contribute to a departmental culture that ensures sensitive and effective communication with people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds as well as an appreciation of cultural protocols and an awareness of the impacts of historical policies and practices.
Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/695949/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 6th August 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
