Youth Court Logistics Officer

Department: Cobham YJC; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career pathways

Shift penalties

Wellbeing program

Professional development

Job summary

Cobham YJC – Kingswood NSW is recruiting Youth Officers for Court Logistics (Metro South and Metro West). This casual/temporary role involves transporting young offenders between centres and courts, supervising youth in custody, and ensuring their health, hygiene and wellbeing are met.

You will work Monday–Friday with some weekend work, and complete five weeks of paid, full-time ITAP training at Cobham Youth Justice Centre (St Marys) and Yasmar Training Facilities (Haberfield).

Qualifications

• Strong communication and people skills—able to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Resilience and emotional maturity—remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
• Practical life experience—from work, family, or community involvement.
• Team-focused mindset—work collaboratively to maintain safety and structure.
• Cultural awareness—respect and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise young people in custody at various court locations and during transportation, ensuring needs such as health, hygiene and wellbeing are met.
• Respond to challenging situations and maintain a safe, secure environment.
• Avert risk and solve problems; reinforce boundaries and behaviours.
• Work in accordance with department legislation, policies and procedures.
• Follow local procedures and assist young people in understanding the court process.
• Assist young people by role modelling expectations and communicating effectively.
• Remain calm in high pressure situations and be energetic in a team setting.
• Participate in training to develop skills and manage conflicts.
• Be resilient and flexible in approach when working with others.

Skills

Strong communication

Resilience

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Job description

Cobham YJC – Kingswood NSW is recruiting Youth Officers for Court Logistics (Metro South and Metro West). This casual/temporary role involves transporting young offenders between centres and courts, supervising youth in custody, and ensuring their health, hygiene and wellbeing are met.

You will work Monday–Friday with some weekend work, and complete five weeks of paid, full-time ITAP training at Cobham Youth Justice Centre (St Marys) and Yasmar Training Facilities (Haberfield).