Youth Officer - Acmena Youth Justice Centre (grafton)

dcj.nsw.gov.au

Grafton, NSW, Australia
Casual rate of $36.20 + casual loading ph; salary ...
On-site
Positive leadership and supervision
Care, development and security
Maintain a safe and secure environment
The Youth Officer position at Acmena Youth Justice Centre in Grafton, NSW, entails supervising and supporting young offenders in a secure environment. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage challenging situations, and a commitment to helping youth reintegrate into society

Job Summary

  • Youth Officers supervise and work with young people in Youth Justice Centres across NSW, a shift-work based role which includes night shifts and weekend work.
  • The role offers a culturally diverse workplace with equal opportunity, access to staff benefits, a supportive team environment, and 5 weeks of full-time training.
  • As a Youth Officer you will supervise young people in custody, respond to challenging situations, maintain a safe and secure environment, and be a positive role model.

Matching Summary

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The Youth Officer position at Acmena Youth Justice Centre in Grafton, NSW, entails supervising and supporting young offenders in a secure environment. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage challenging situations, and a commitment to helping youth reintegrate into society.

Salary

Casual rate of $36.20 + casual loading per hour; Salary package from $71,777 to $80,129 p.a.; superannuation, plus shift allowances and penalty rates as applicable

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • positive leadership and supervision
  • care, development and security
  • maintain a safe and secure environment
  • respond to challenging situations
  • role positive role model
  • communicate well and find common ground

Nice-to-have

  • lived experience
  • diverse cultural backgrounds
  • energetic and enjoy working as part of a team
  • resilient and flexible approach

Key Requirements

  • minimum Provisional 2 NSW driver’s licence
  • National Background Police Check
  • NSW Working with Children Check Clearance
  • Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
  • Medical and Fitness Assessment
  • complete 5 weeks of full-time training

Work Rights

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