Youth Justice Worker - Community Youth Justice South

Department for Education, Children and Young People TAS; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Tasmania is seeking a Youth Justice Worker to assess and manage the rehabilitative needs of young people. This role offers opportunities to positively impact lives through collaborative efforts within a child-centered framework. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and a current registration to work with vulnerable individuals. Submit your application online by 11.30pm AEDT on Sunday 12 October 2025.

Benefits

76 hours per fortnight

Career growth opportunities

Discounted fitness access through Fitness Passport

Free confidential counselling services via Wellbeing Connect

Qualifications

• Assess complex risks and rehabilitative needs of young people.
• Participate in youth diversionary programs.
• Manage a caseload of identified clients on legal orders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services within a restorative justice practice framework.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve outcomes for youth.

Skills

Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

Allied Health Professional qualification

Current Driver's Licence

Job description

Youth Justice Worker - Community Youth Justice South

$73,834 to $111,364 per annum + 12% Super

Community Youth Justice Services (South) provides an assertive outreach model of practice, partnering with young people to improve outcomes. There is an exciting range of opportunities, working alongside passionate colleagues and stakeholders, within a holistic, child-centred framework.

About the Role

As part of a restorative justice practice framework and subject to the statutory provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1997, assess the complex risks and rehabilitative needs of young people referred by the police and the courts, participate in youth diversionary programs and case manage a caseload of identified clients on legal orders.

We are offering:

• 76 hours per fortnight
• Pathways to grow your career
• Opportunity to be part of a child-safe organisation

Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!

Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing.

We are looking for:

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment.
• Satisfactory completion of an approved Allied Health Professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
  • Conviction checks in the following areas:
    • crimes of violence
    • sex related offences
    • serious drug offences
    • crimes involving dishonesty
    • serious traffic offences
  • Identification check
  • Disciplinary actions in previous employment check

To apply, please submit:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on Sunday 12 October 2025.

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning. The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it. Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.