Youth Worker, Custodial Justice – Build Futures

Department for Education, Children and Young People; Liena; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Induction training

Overtime rates

Wellbeing program

Novated Lease

Job summary

Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC) is in Tasmania and seeks a Youth Worker to support young people in a secure, therapeutic setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to help youths develop life skills, stay calm under pressure and follow trauma-informed practices.

The role offers full-time, on-site shifts, weekend/nights rosters after induction, plus generous leave and allowances to support rehabilitation and positive reintegration.

Qualifications

• Eligibility requires Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
• Pre-employment checks will be undertaken.
• Psychological suitability and fitness assessments are required.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent care, supervision and support.
• Building respectful, professional relationships with young people.
• Responding to challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques.
• Supporting case plans and rehabilitation programs.
• Being a positive role model and mentor.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Trauma-informed care

Mentoring

Education

Certificate IV in Youth or Community Services

Job description

Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC) is in Tasmania and seeks a Youth Worker to support young people in a secure, therapeutic setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to help youths develop life skills, stay calm under pressure and follow trauma-informed practices.

The role offers full-time, on-site shifts, weekend/nights rosters after induction, plus generous leave and allowances to support rehabilitation and positive reintegration.