Job Description

These roles are being advertised concurrently with Youth Justice Practitioner roles. Please apply for only one role. A total of three positions will be appointed based on merit.

Only apply for the Youth Justice Worker role if you meet the qualification essential requirement, otherwise apply for the Youth Justice Practitioner role. If uncertain please contact the contact person noted in the advertisement.

The Team

Our Community Youth Justice teams work with young people to reduce offending through restorative, rehabilitative, and community-based programs. The team work together with the community, other service delivery agencies and the young people themselves. They encourage offenders to take responsibility for their offences, and where possible, divert them from the criminal justice system.

About the Role

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to positively influence young lives.

As a Youth Justice Worker, you will work within a restorative justice framework to assess the risks, needs and circumstances of young people referred by police and the courts. You will deliver youth diversion initiatives, develop and implement case management plans, and manage a caseload of young people subject to legal orders. Working in accordance with the Youth Justice Act 1997, you will support rehabilitation, reduce reoffending, and help young people achieve positive outcomes.

What we are looking for

We are seeking people with:

• A genuine drive to help young people build better futures
• Knowledge of youth justice practices, approaches and the principles of case management and case work
• The ability to apply a range of assessments and interventions
• Strong self-management, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and documentation skills
• A commitment to ethical practice and continuous improvement

What we are offering

• A meaningful role with real impact in young people's lives
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• To work alongside a clinical assessment team, including a Psychologist and Occupational Therapist
• Competitive salary
• Wellbeing Connect Program
• Professional Development Leave + Allowance per annum, paid fortnightly on a pro-rata basis
• Four (4) weeks accrued recreation leave + recreation leave loading + accrued sick/carers leave
• 3 Christmas stand-down days

Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!

Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

Conditions of Employment

• Classification & Award: Allied Health Professional Level 1-2, Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement / Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award
• Hours of Work: Permanent full-time day work, 76 hours per fortnight, ASAP start
• Location: Hobart

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Essential Requirements

To be eligible, you must have:

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
• Current Driver's Licence
• Satisfactory completion of an approved Allied Health Professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.
• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1 Conviction checks in the following areas:

a) crimes of violence

b) sex related offences

c) serious drug offences

d) crimes involving dishonesty

e) serious traffic offences

2 Identification check

3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Liam Duthoit

Title: Team Leader - Community Youth Justice

Phone: 0499 285 741

Email: liam.duthoit@decyp.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.