Jarib Branfield-Bradshaw
CUNNAMULLA
Summary
I am a proud Kooma/Guwamu man and award-winning Youth Support Officer with over 200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people supported across regional Queensland. With deep cultural roots and frontline experience, I’ve led trauma-informed, community-driven initiatives that reconnect disengaged youth with education, family, and opportunity. Known for my ability to build trust fast and deliver outcomes under pressure, I bring a culturally grounded, results-driven approach to every young person I work with.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Support Officer
Paroo Shire Council
03.2023 - Current
- Manage a caseload of 40+ clients, delivering individualised case plans that integrate cultural identity, trauma recovery and practical support.
- Reduced chronic disengagement by 80% through a youth-led council, co-designed programs, and service coordination with schools, health, and child safety.
- Established a culturally safe youth space servicing over 200 young people, providing food, entertainment, and emergency support.
- Coordinate with schools, police, NGOs, and government agencies to prevent reoffending and promote community reintegration.
- Developed protocols and facilitated staff training to improve cultural competency and trauma-informed practice.
Education
Diploma of Youth Work -
TAFE Queensland
01.2026
Skills
- Trauma-informed case management
- Cultural consultation and stakeholder engagement
- Program development and youth co-design
- Report writing, compliance and administration
- Mentoring, de-escalation and crisis support
- Government and NGO coordination
- Community engagement and leadership
- Strong verbal and written communication
Awards
Winner – 7NEWS Young Achiever Award (2025), Connecting Communities & Family Safety, Winner – Darling Downs Child Protection Award (2024), Significant Contribution to a Young Person’s Life, Winner – Young Citizen of the Year (2024), Paroo Shire Council, Member – Queensland Youth Parliament (2024), Electorate of Warrego, Delegate – Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (2024), Youth Ambassador – Youth Ambassadors QLD (2025), Finalist – Queensland Young Achiever Awards (2025)
Timeline
Youth Support Officer
Paroo Shire Council
03.2023 - Current
Diploma of Youth Work -
TAFE Queensland
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