Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Youth Justice - Specialist Assessment and
Treatment Service
Job title Senior Case Coordinator Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Darwin
Position number 41153 RTF 319176 Closing 07/04/2025
Contact officer Alan Houweling on 08 8922 0407 or alan.houweling@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=319176

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Contribute to the delivery and development of a range of interventions and assessments with the purpose of reducing youth
offending, supporting wellbeing and ensuring safe return to community. Provide case management/coordination and welfare
responses to enhance opportunities and rehabilitation of youth offenders in facilities and the community. Consult with a
range of stakeholders to enhance culturally appropriate service delivery. Responsible for the provision of peer support,
supervision of case coordinators and mentoring and coaching operational staff.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Facilitate group-based psycho educational and offence focused programs for youth in detention and the community.
2. Conduct general induction and specialist youth justice assessments.
3. Liaise and consult with both internal and external stakeholders on issues relevant to the management of youth offenders
to ensure coordinated case management.
4. Provide high quality reports to the agency as well as external stakeholders such as Courts and Parole Board.
5. Provide oversight and supervision to program facilitators and mentor and coach operational staff in regards to trauma
informed practice, positive behaviour support plans and case work.
6. Apply sound theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of programs
and a range of services.
7. Be an active member of a multi-disciplinary team; participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development
and training.
8. Be willing and able to travel when required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work or Behavioural Science with relevant high
level experience and full registration and/or accreditation with an appropriate registration board or professional body.
2. Ability to establish and maintain appropriate relationships with youth, their families and community with the ability to
deliver psycho educational and therapeutic group programs.
3. Knowledge of trauma informed practice, risk need responsivity and other relevant theoretical underpinnings relevant to
a youth justice and at-risk population.
4. An understanding of working with high risk and need young people involved in the justice and child protection system.
5. Demonstrated experience in assessing and dealing with complex social and emotional situations within a justice or
welfare environment.
6. Interpersonal skills of a high level with the ability to work effectively within a multi- disciplinary team and demonstrated
ability to supervise and motivate staff in a team environment.
7. Written and verbal communication skills of a high level and ability to influence and persuade others.
8. Experience working with and communicating with Aboriginal people and others from a diverse range of cultural
backgrounds.
Desirable
1. Master’s degree, graduate diploma, or graduate certificate in relevant discipline.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).
Approved: March 2025 Sasha Dennis, A/Deputy Commissioner
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Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Youth Justice - Specialist Assessment and
Treatment Service
Job title Senior Case Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 41153 RTF 319176 Closing 07/04/2025
Contact officer Alan Houweling on 08 8922 0407 or alan.houweling@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=319176

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Contribute to the delivery and development of a range of interventions and assessments with the purpose of reducing youth
offending, supporting wellbeing and ensuring safe return to community. Provide case management/coordination and welfare
responses to enhance opportunities and rehabilitation of youth offenders in facilities and the community. Consult with a
range of stakeholders to enhance culturally appropriate service delivery. Responsible for the provision of peer support,
supervision of case coordinators and mentoring and coaching operational staff.

1. Facilitate group-based psycho educational and offence focused programs for youth in detention and the community.
2. Conduct general induction and specialist youth justice assessments.
3. Liaise and consult with both internal and external stakeholders on issues relevant to the management of youth offenders
   to ensure coordinated case management.
4. Provide high quality reports to the agency as well as external stakeholders such as Courts and Parole Board.
5. Provide oversight and supervision to program facilitators and mentor and coach operational staff in regards to trauma
   informed practice, positive behaviour support plans and case work.
6. Apply sound theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of programs
   and a range of services.
7. Be an active member of a multi-disciplinary team; participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development
   and training.
8. Be willing and able to travel when required.
   Selection criteria
   Essential
9. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of behavioural science models and theories and their application with youth
   within a detention centre environment.
10. Ability to establish and maintain appropriate relationships with youth, their families and community with the ability to
    deliver psycho educational and therapeutic group programs.
11. Knowledge of trauma informed practice, risk need responsivity and other relevant theoretical underpinnings relevant to
    a youth justice and at-risk population.
12. An understanding of working with high risk and need young people involved in the justice and child protection system.
13. Demonstrated experience in assessing and dealing with complex social and emotional situations within a justice or
    welfare environment.
14. Interpersonal skills of a high level with the ability to work effectively within a multi- disciplinary team and demonstrated
    ability to supervise and motivate staff in a team environment.
15. Written and verbal communication skills of a high level and ability to influence and persuade others.
16. Experience working with and communicating with Aboriginal people and others from a diverse range of cultural
    backgrounds.
    Desirable
17. Relevant qualifications in behavioural science, Aboriginal Studies or an associated degree.
    Further information
    The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a
    criminal history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history)