Job description Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Youth Justice Job title Cultural Mentor Designation Administrative Officer 6 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin Position number 45541 RTF 313133 Closing 07/01/2025 Contact officer Alan Houweling on 08 8922 0407 or ****** About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=313133 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity.
The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.
If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer.
For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective Provide support to young people to maintain connections with family, culture, and community; and provide culturally appropriate advice, guidance and mentoring to Youth Justice staff and relevant stakeholders within Youth Detention.
Context statement The Northern Territory Youth Justice system provides young people social, emotional and wellbeing support; develops education, vocational and life skills; strengthens connection to culture, family, and community; and addresses offending behaviour.
Key duties and responsibilities 1.
Share relevant cultural knowledge and provide advice to Youth Justice staff about working with Aboriginal people.
2.
Assist detainees to understand court and legal processes and participate in throughcare planning to support detainees returning to community.
3.
Develop and implement cultural learning, coaching and mentoring strategies that assist staff in providing high-level services to Aboriginal children and their families consistent with the Youth Justice Model of Care.
4.
Undertake community engagement initiatives as required to build community capacity, enhance self-management skills, and enable connection to family and culture.
5.
Collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders to achieve shared goals, and ensure the needs, interests and circumstances of Aboriginal detainees are properly considered.
Selection criteria Essential 1.
A comprehensive understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural values, lifestyles, aspirations, and perspectives, coupled with in-depth knowledge of the cultural, social, economic, and political challenges facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Northern Territory.
2.
Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally competent services that effectively address the complex needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
3.
Understanding of trauma-informed care and the impact of trauma on young offenders.
4.
Demonstrated understanding of NT Government priorities and departmental strategies, relevant legislation and policies that guide the delivery of Youth Justice services.
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Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including high level of reporting, and proven capability to build and sustain positive relationships with team members, clients, families, and stakeholders.
6.
Commitment to ongoing learning and willingness to participate in training and professional development to enhance mentoring skills.
Desirable 1.
Advanced Diploma in community services or equivalent, and/or Youth Work Certificate 3 or 4 and/or Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminology and Criminal Justice 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).
Applicants should include a certified copy of their qualifications with their application., etc.