Aboriginal Youth Justice Caseworker

Aboriginal Youth Justice Caseworker – Batemans Bay Youth Justice Community Office Join the NSW Department of Communities and Justice in providing frontline services to young people across the Youth Justice system. Position Details Ongoing, full time Location: Batemans Bay Clerk Grade 6/7 Salary: $107,131 – $116,969 per annum plus employer superannuation contribution and annual leave loading This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. Role This role is committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You will provide front‑line services to young people at the Batemans Bay Youth Justice Community Office, including detainees, youth justice conferencing clients, victims of crime, and court‑mandated young people and their families. You will work within a multi‑disciplined team to reduce re‑offending, enhance functioning, and support reintegration. What You’ll Do Develop and maintain relationships with the Aboriginal community and key stakeholders to deliver services to young people. Undertake case‑management activities targeting need and risk, including case planning, organising and facilitating case conferences, and delivering offence‑focused intervention programmes. Collaborate with Youth Justice staff and external partners to connect young people to appropriate services and monitor progress. Work closely with courts, parole authorities, review panels and legal professionals and provide clear written communication for internal and external stakeholders. Use structured screening and assessment tools to identify risks and determine appropriate interventions, including family and crisis support. Monitor outcome and case plans for compliance and progress, taking appropriate actions. Maintain accurate records and data integrity in information systems to support case management and quality assurance. Provide young people and families with tools, information and support to create positive change. Contribute to the therapeutic nature of services, including behaviour management and reflective practice with staff. Adapt to change and comply with departmental policies, procedures, standards and best‑practice guidelines. What We’re Looking For Relevant tertiary qualifications (diploma or higher) in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education or a related field, or equivalent experience. NSW Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. Current driver’s licence. Confirmation of Aboriginality There are two alternatives for confirming Aboriginality: Confirmation of Aboriginality form. Written confirmation from 2–3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live or work that addresses the following criteria: Is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. Additional Checks National Criminal History Record Check (as per the Disability Inclusion Act 2014). Benefits Competitive pay and conditions. Flexible, autonomous working environment. Opportunity to build and maintain capabilities through training and development. Health and wellbeing programs and employee assistance. A challenging and rewarding career with a public sector employer. Apply Applications close Sunday 14 December :59 pm AEST. Submit a résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) answering the following questions: Describe your approach to case management for a young Aboriginal person involved in the youth justice system, including strategies to reduce re‑offending. Describe how you would work respectfully and effectively with an Aboriginal community to deliver a program, ensuring cultural safety, engagement and shared decision‑making. To apply directly, visit the DCJ Careers site and click the ‘Apply now’ button. For a Seek portal application, set up or log in to your Seek account and submit via their portal. For more information, contact hiring manager Paul Davis at 0411 400 926 or For recruitment adjustments, call Lisa Smith at 0456 199 105 or email #J-18808-Ljbffr