Youth Officer: Regional Impact + 5-Week Training

Department: Riverina YJC; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid structured training

Career pathways within Youth Justice

Shift penalties and allowances

Ongoing training and development

Health, wellbeing, and Employee Assist

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice NSW in regional NSW seeks a Youth Officer to support young people in custody, develop life skills and reduce reoffending within a secure Youth Justice Centre in Wagga Wagga. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake five weeks of paid training before starting in the Centre.

The role emphasizes education participation, safety, and collaboration with psychologists, caseworkers, and other professionals, with shifts across a 24/7 roster and

Qualifications

• Minimum NSW P2 Driver Licence.
• Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011).
• Working With Children Check clearance.
• Ability to pass medical, fitness, and criminal history checks.
• Availability to complete 5 weeks of full-time training (ITAP).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support young people with their daily routines and wellbeing
• Encourage participation in education, vocational, recreational and therapeutic programs
• Practice positive role modelling to support behaviour change
• Respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Maintain a safe and secure environment
• Work collaboratively with psychologists and caseworkers
• Complete operational and case management records
• Support young people attending court, medical or casework appointments

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Resilience

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Education

HLTAID011 First Aid certificate

Working With Children Check clearance

Driver Licence (NSW P2)

Job description

Department of Communities and Justice NSW in regional NSW seeks a Youth Officer to support young people in custody, develop life skills and reduce reoffending within a secure Youth Justice Centre in Wagga Wagga. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake five weeks of paid training before starting in the Centre.

The role emphasizes education participation, safety, and collaboration with psychologists, caseworkers, and other professionals, with shifts across a 24/7 roster and