WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking people with life skills who can communicate well, remain calm under pressure and want to help young offenders make better choices. The roles include positive leadership and supervision while assisting in the care, development and security of young people in custody in NSW.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Youth Officers supervise and work with young people in Youth Justice Centres across NSW. It is a shift-work based role which includes night shifts and weekend work. Youth Officers are frontline staff and work within the secure residential units of a Youth Justice Centre.

THE ROLE OFFERS:

• A culturally diverse workplace with equal opportunity
• Access to staff benefits
• Supportive team environment
• 5 weeks of full-time training to prepare you for entry-level duties
• A job that gives back to the community
• Help young people reintegrate back into society

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS ROLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION.

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Requirements of the role

• Meet citizenship or residency requirements
• Possession of a minimum Provisional 2 NSW driver’s licence
• National Background Police Check
• Medical and Fitness Assessment to determine that you are fit to safely carry out the duties of the role without significant risk to yourself or others
• NSW Working with Children Check Clearance
• Possession or willingness to obtain the ‘Provide First Aid Certificate’ (HLTAID011)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Availability to complete 5 weeks of full-time training to prepare you for entry level duties: the Induction Training and Assessment Program (ITAP). The next intake will start in September.
• You must pass the assessments during these initial 5 weeks of full-time training to be declared as ready for entry-level duties