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Katching Kings; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Katching Kings is creating a Youth Justice Caseworker talent pool across Sydney and Ashfield to staff future short- and long-term vacancies in youth justice services. The role provides frontline support to young people in the community and forms part of a multidisciplinary team delivering offender-focused interventions.

The position requires relevant tertiary qualifications in social work or related fields, NSW Working with Children clearance, a NSW driver's licence, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (diploma or higher) in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education or related field or equivalent experience.
• Current NSW Working with Children Clearance
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence
• Regional and rural based Youth Justice Caseworkers travel larger distances to meet with clients

Responsibilities

• 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 JJ 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.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications (diploma or higher) in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education or related field or equivalent experience.

Job description

Talent Pool Creation for Youth Justice Caseworker

Tal​ent​ Pool​ Creation for Youth Justice Caseworker

Sydney & Ashfield YJCO

Youth justice

Creation of talent pool for future temporary short & long term vacancies

Locations: Sydney & Ashfield

Clerk Grade 6/7 Salary $110,345 - $120,478 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

This is a targeted recruitment. While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.

Your role

Sydney and Ashfield Youth Justice Community Office are looking to create a Youth Justice Caseworker talent pool for future short and long term vacancies that may arise over the next 18 months. The role of a Youth Justice Caseworker is to provide front line services to young people at their 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

• 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 JJ 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.
• Current NSW Working with Children Clearance
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence
• Regional and rural based Youth Justice Caseworkers travel larger distances to meet with clients

What We Offer

• 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.

Applications close Sunday, 8th November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.