Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Youth Justice

Job title Team Leader Community Youth Justice Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Katherine

Position number 045444 RTF 358147 Closing 01/11/2026

Contact officer Julian McGuinness, Manager Community Youth Justice, Northern Region on 08 8999 4790 or [email protected]

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QUALIFICATIONS.
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Primary objective
Advise, develop and manage a team in the delivery of statutory community youth justice services in accordance with relevant legislation and Department
of Corrections program policies and procedures.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Supervise, monitor compliance and provide services for young people that are in alignment with those mandated under the Youth Justice Act 2005 to

support young people to reduce offending and minimise future contact with the criminal justice system.
2. Undertake the provision and submission of accurate and timely court reports, including representing the Department in Court to the Youth Justice

Court, Supreme Court and/or Parole Board of the Northern Territory.
3. Be responsible for the supervision,



training and development of a team of staff involved in the delivery of statutory community youth justice services.
4. Maintain a high level of services to Department of Corrections youth clients through the provision of professional expertise and demonstrated best

practice in the delivery of statutory community youth justice services.
5. Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations under the Youth Justice Act in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
6. Ensure the availability of reliable data through the accurate and timely recording of information on the relevant client information and case management

systems.
7. As a member of the Department’s management team, contribute to the overall management of the office, including continual staff development, data

collection, practice standards, workload trends, program development, community networking and consultation to achieve an integrated best practice
approach to service delivery.

8. Participate in the Department’s after-hours on-call service and travel to regional and remote areas as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive experience commensurate with the duties of the position, including leading a team that is responsible for conducting risk-based assessments,

developing and delivering effective interventions, and a demonstrated capacity to apply best practice principles.
2. A demonstrated ability to provide supportive, educative and administrative coaching of staff including coordinating workforce resources, fleet, client





transports and government assets.
3. A strong understanding and working knowledge of the principles and functions of statutory and non-statutory intervention work pertaining to the

supervision and case management of youth engaged in the criminal justice system.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team setting, including demonstrated skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, teamwork

and leadership.
5. Highly developed organisational and communication skills including the ability to work independently, manage time effectively and contribute to the

career development and learning needs of colleagues through developing and delivering formal and informal training for staff.
6. Highly developed oral and written communication skills including an ability to communicate complex issues to a wide range of people and groups and

interact effectively with people of diverse cultures.
7. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work constructively within culturally diverse settings, including a demonstrated knowledge and

understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures.
8. Current NT Driver Licence and the ability to drive an NTG vehicle.
9. Ability to participate in the Department’s after-hours on-call service and travel to regional and remote areas as required.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline such as Criminology and Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or similar.

Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check (a criminal
history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history). Position requires the ability to work rostered shifts and after
hours to coincide with at-risk activity.

📌 Team Leader Community Youth Justice (Katherine)
🏢 Department Of Corrections
📍 Katherine