Aboriginal Youth Justice Caseworker - Tamworth Youth Justice Community Offi at Department Of Family And Community Services nsw

Tamworth Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

116969.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Community Engagement, Crisis Intervention, Youth Justice, Cultural Capability, Collaboration, Assessment, Behavior Management, Report Writing, Stakeholder Communication, Data Integrity, Program Delivery, Reflective Practice, Outcome Monitoring, Family Support, Legal Knowledge

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Aboriginal Youth Justice Caseworker – Tamworth Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice Ongoing, Full time Location: Tamworth Clerk Grade 6/7, Salary ($107,131 - $116,969 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. Your role This role is committed to improving outcomes for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Provide front line services to young people at the Tamworth Youth Justice Community Office. This involves providing a range of quality externally and internally sourced services to detainees, youth justice conferencing clients, victims of crime and court mandated young people and their families. The role is part of a multi-disciplined team that aims to reduce re-offending of young people, enhance their functioning and support reintegration into their families and the community. What you’ll do Develop and maintain relationships with the Aboriginal community and key stakeholders to successfully provide and deliver front line services to young people. Undertake case management activities that target appropriate areas of need/risk to the young person re-offending. This includes case planning, organising and facilitating case conferences and delivering offence focused intervention programs to young people. Work collaboratively with Youth Justice staff such as other YJ Caseworkers, Youth Officers and Psychologists, along with a range of government and non-government stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their individual case plan and monitor the progress of the young person. Work closely with courts, parole authorities, review panels and legal professionals and provide clear and concise advice, briefings, reports and other formal written communication for internal and external stakeholders. Use detailed structured screening and assessment tools to identify the risks and needs of young people and determine the level and types of interventions/programs required, including family and crisis interventions. Monitor outcome plans and case plans for compliance and progress in line with required operational standards and take appropriate actions. Maintain accurate records and data integrity of relevant information systems to ensure accurate, up to date client information is available to support effective case management, planning, decision making and quality assurance. Provide young people and their families with the tools, information and support to create positive change in their lives and contribute more productively within their community. Contribute to the therapeutic nature of Youth Justice services including behaviour management of young people and reflective practice with staff. Adapt to changes and comply with Departmental policies, procedures, standards and best practice guidelines. What we’re looking for Relevant tertiary qualifications (diploma or higher) in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education or related field or equivalent experience. NSW Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. Current Driver’s Licence. As an Identified role, this role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia’s First Nations people. Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted: Confirmation of Aboriginality form or Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below: is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances: National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 Download the role description If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account. To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button. For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including: A challenging and rewarding career Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. We do work that really matters Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters. Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment! Are you ready to join us? Click apply. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below: Describe your experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people. How have you demonstrated cultural capability in your approach, and what impact did this have on the young person? Reflecting on your experience, how have you actively contributed to a team culture that promotes reflective practice, continuous learning, and service improvement in working with clients? Please include specific examples of how your input influenced team practices or outcomes. Applications close Sunday 9 November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact Kim Storer on 0439 708 747 or via Kim.Storer@dcj.nsw.gov.au – 20/10/2025 – 2/11/2025 Tahlia-Jade Ward on 0429 991 635 or via tahlia-jade.ward@dcj.nsw.gov.au – 3/11/2025 – 9/11/2025 If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Lisa Smith on 0456 199 105 or via lisa.smith3@dcj.nsw.gov.au Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website. Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/ The Welcome Experience Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.

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Responsibilities

The Aboriginal Youth Justice Caseworker provides front line services to young people, focusing on reducing re-offending and supporting reintegration into families and communities. This role involves case management, collaboration with stakeholders, and delivering intervention programs.