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Department: Cobham YJC
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice
Location: Werrington, NSW, AU, ****
Youth Officer
Employment type
:
Casual and unlock opportunities for temporary and ongoing roles
Salary:
$***** per hour + loading (casual).
Temporary and Ongoing - $71,777 – $80,129 + super + allowances
Shift work required.
This role involves
shift work across a 24/7 roster
, including weekends and public holidays.
Training:
Mandatory 5 weeks of full-time Induction Training & Assessment Program (ITAP)
Looking for a career where your life experience, resilience, and interpersonal skills are genuinely valued?
Bring your experience to a role that makes a meaningful impact.
This opportunity is well suited to professionals with practical expertise and the credibility to engage effectively with young people in complex circumstances.
Your role
As a Youth Officer, you'll play a key role in guiding young people in custody toward better choices and brighter futures.
Whether your background is in parenting, trades, community work, customer service, or another people-focused field, your ability to communicate, stay calm under pressure, and build trust can make a real impact.
This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to contribute to safer communities while supporting young people to turn their lives around.
What you'll do
You'll work within a structured, secure environment supporting young people to develop life skills, improve behaviour, and prepare for reintegration into the community.
Working alongside psychologists, caseworkers, and other professionals, you will:
Support daily routines, wellbeing,



and personal development
Encourage participation in education, vocational and recreational programs
Act as a positive role model, guiding behaviour change
Respond calmly and confidently to challenging situations
Maintain a safe, respectful, and structured environment
Assist with appointments such as court, medical, or casework
Complete reports and maintain accurate records
You'll receive five weeks of paid, full-time training to ensure you feel confident and prepared before starting in the Centre
What we're looking for
We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds—especially those with robust life experience and a genuine desire to make a difference.
You may be a great fit if you bring:
Strong communication and people skills
– able to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Resilience and emotional maturity
– remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations
Practical life experience
– from work, family, or community involvement
Team-focused mindset
– work collaboratively to maintain safety and structure
Cultural awareness
– respect and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities
Requirements
Minimum NSW P2 Driver Licence
Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011) or willingness to obtain
Working With Children Check clearance




Ability to pass medical, fitness, and criminal history checks
Availability to complete 5 weeks of full-time training (ITAP)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference.
We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities.
We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.
It's work that really matters.
Cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role
Applications close
15 October **** at 11:00pm AEST.
For more information about the role, application process, or recruitment adjustments, please contact Merina Maharjan on ************ or ******
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds.
This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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