The role of the Transition Officer is to provide assistance and ongoing support to young people to re-engage in education or training and/or secure and sustain employment, with an overarching goal of reducing reoffending by young people in the youth justice system.
As Transition Officer, You Will Specifically:
Assist in preparing young people to participate and engage in education, training and employment programs as required; and support the development of their interpersonal and self-regulation skills.
Work collaboratively as part of a team to plan, deliver and refer young people to education, training, and employment.
Work effectively within a statutory and non-statutory environment to provide support to young people during education, vocational training, work experience and employment.
Collect and maintain accurate data and client records in accordance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and procedural requirements.
Identify, liaise, and maintain strong working relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders and community partners.
Contribute to a departmental culture that ensures sensitive and effective communication with people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds as well as an appreciation of cultural protocols and an awareness of the impacts of historical policies and practices.
Interested in Applying?
Tell us about your skills: Your current resume detailing your previous work or voluntary experience including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the past 2 years, or an appropriate period, and one of the referees must be a current line supervisor.
We will use your resume to assess how well you meet 'What are we looking for' statements.
Tell us about you: Provide a short statement (of no more than two pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us.
This should also summarise your skills, experience and achievements against the leadership competencies/capabilities and duties/responsibilities.
If you experience any technical difficulties or if you are unable to submit your application online, please contact 1300 146 370, between 9 am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
All calls relating to the status of your application once the job has closed should be directed to the contact officer on the role description.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Occupational group: Community Care
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Government Administration#J-18808-Ljbffr
