Youth Officer Cobham Youth Justice Centre – St MarysLocation: Cobham Youth Justice Centre -St MarysEmployment type : Casual and unlock opportunities for temporary and ongoing rolesSalary: $***** per hour + loading (casual).
Temporary and Ongoing - $71,777–$80,129 + super + allowancesShift 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 doYou'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 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 recordsYou'll receive five weeks of paid,



full-time training to ensure you feel confident and prepared before starting in the CentreWhat we're looking forWe welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds—especially those with strong life experience and a genuine desire to make a difference.
You may be a outstanding 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 communitiesRequirementsMinimum 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)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity.
If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.What We OfferPaid, 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 dayWant 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 15 October **** at 11:00pm AEST.Got a question?
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.
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📌 Youth Officer - Cobham Youth Justice Centre (St Marys) (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Sydney