NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Werrington County NSW
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: Mandatory5 weeks of full-time Induction Training & Assessment Program (ITAP)
This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only
Your role
As an Aboriginal Youth Officer, you will apply culturally appropriate approaches to support young people in custody to develop life skills, build positive behaviours, and prepare for reintegration into the community.
In a secure Youth Justice Centre, you will supervise and engage young people in education and structured activities aimed at reducing reoffending.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help maintain a safe, supportive environment while delivering culturally informed interventions and providing cultural guidance to colleagues.
This role offers a meaningful opportunity to draw on your lived experience to support positive change in young people and contribute to safer communities.
What you'll do
Working alongside psychologists, caseworkers, and other professionals, you will:
Be involved in culturally responsive programs and activitiesSupport daily routines, wellbeing, and personal developmentEncourage participation in education, vocational and recreational programsAct as a positive role model, guiding behaviour changeRespond calmly and confidently to challenging situationsMaintain a safe, respectful, and structured environmentAssist with appointments such as court, medical, or caseworkComplete 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 are encouraging applications from persons, who are culturally aware and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal people and communities.




You may be a excellent fit if you bring:
Strong communication and people skills – able to connect with individuals from diverse backgroundsResilience and emotional maturity – remain calm and professional in high-pressure situationsPractical life experience – from work, family, or community involvementTeam-focused mindset – work collaboratively to maintain safety and structureCultural awareness – respect and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities
Requirements
Minimum NSW P2 Driver LicenceCurrent First Aid certificate (HLTAID011) or willingness to obtainWorking With Children Check clearanceAbility to pass medical, fitness, and criminal history checksAvailability to complete 5 weeks of full-time training (ITAP)
Within the recruitment process, you will be required to show proof of Aboriginality – please see below for further clarification.
As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows.
Either will be accepted:
Confirmation of Aboriginality form
or
Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:
is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, andidentifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, andis accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Download the role description.




For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people
What We Offer
Paid, structured training to set you up for successClear career pathways within Youth Justice and the broader DCJ networkCompetitive salary with shift penalties and allowancesOngoing training and development opportunitiesHealth, wellbeing, and Employee Assistance ProgramsA meaningful role where you can make a real difference every day
Want more information?
Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
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.
Applications close 25 October **** at 11:00pm AEST.
For more information about the role, application process, or recruitment adjustments, please contact Merina Maharjan on ******** *** or ******
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website (for all roles except Aboriginal Identified).
Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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