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Now accepting applications for 2025.
Apply for Casual, Temporary and Ongoing (full-time) positions.
Paid training and development.
Base entry rate of $35.14 + casual loading per hour, or salary package from $67,006 to $74,803 p.a., superannuation, plus shift allowances and penalty rates as applicable.
Training intakes are held throughout the year.
Targeted Recruitment The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges the importance of lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community.
We strongly encourage and support applications from people who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Who we're looking for We are seeking people with life skills who can communicate well, remain calm under pressure, and want to help young offenders make better choices.
The roles include positive leadership and supervision while assisting in the care, development, and security of young people in custody in NSW.
About Youth Justice NSW Youth Justice NSW is a division of the Department of Communities and Justice within the Stronger Communities NSW cluster.
Youth Justice NSW supervises and provides custodial and community-based services for young offenders under the Children (Detention Centres) Act, 1987.
About Orana Youth Justice Centre Orana Youth Justice Centre is one of six Youth Justice centres across NSW.
Youth Officers working at Orana provide supervision to young people in custody aged between 10-21 years.
About the role Youth Officers supervise and work with young people in Youth Justice Centres across NSW.
It is a shift-work based role which includes night shifts and weekend work.
The role offers: A culturally diverse workplace with equal opportunity.Access to staff benefits.Supportive team environment.5 weeks of full-time training to prepare you for entry-level duties.A job that gives back to the community.As a Youth Officer you will: Supervise young people in custody and ensure all their needs such as health, hygiene, and wellbeing are met.Respond to challenging situations.Maintain a safe and secure environment for the young people and staff within the centre.Proactively avert risk and solve problems.Be a positive role model who is willing to reinforce boundaries.Work in accordance with relevant department legislation, policies, and procedures.Follow a structured routine and help young people adjust to the routine.Communicate well and find common ground with others.Remain calm in high-pressure situations.Be energetic and enjoy working as part of a team.Be willing to facilitate and participate in programs to develop the skills of young people.Be confident in managing conflict in a high-pressure environment.Be resilient and flexible in your approach to working with others.Requirements of the role Meet citizenship or residency requirements.Possession of a minimum Provisional 2 NSW driver's licence.National Background Police Check.NSW Working with Children Check Clearance.Possession or willingness to obtain the 'Provide First Aid Certificate' (HLTAID011).Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work in a team environment.Medical and Fitness Assessment.Availability to complete 5 weeks of full-time training.How to apply For your application to be considered, you must:
Check that you are able to meet the requirements for the role listed above.Click the 'apply' button to submit your application.Ensure you answer all the pre-screening questions.Attach an updated resume and a cover letter.If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact Olivia Alipalo via .
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Other InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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