Youth Justice Caseworker - Moree Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice Division: Northern CPPYJ
Location: Moree, NSW, AU, 2400
- Temporary Full time up to 12 months
- Clerk Grade 6/7, Salary ($104,011 - $113,562 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community. We strongly encourage and support applications from people who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Your role
Provide front line services to young people at Moree Youth Justice Community Office. This involves providing a range of quality 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, including case planning and delivering offence-focused intervention programs.
- Work collaboratively with Youth Justice staff and a range of stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their individual case plan.
- Work closely with courts and legal professionals, providing clear advice, briefings, reports, and other formal written communication.
- Use structured screening and assessment tools to identify the risks and needs of young people.
- Monitor outcome plans and case plans for compliance and progress in line with operational standards.
- Maintain accurate records and data integrity of relevant information systems to support effective case management.
- Provide young people and their families with tools, information, and support to create positive change.
- Contribute to the therapeutic nature of Youth Justice services, including behaviour management of young people.
- Adapt to changes and comply with Departmental policies 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.
- NSW Working with Children Check clearance.
- Current Driver's Licence.
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require a National Criminal History Record Check.
If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
- A challenging and rewarding career.
- Flexible, autonomous work environment.
- Competitive pay and conditions.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate to improve lives and realise the potential of communities.
Click apply. Attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close: 10 March 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.
For more information about the role, please contact Bernadette Terry at or via email.
If you have questions about applying or need adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Smith at or via email.
Inclusion and Diversity
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
A talent pool may be created for future roles, valid for up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
