Youth Support Officer jobs

Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Paperbark Bail Facility

Job title Youth Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Casual (hourly rate $51.94) Duration Fixed up to 6 Months

Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Alice Springs

Position number 79260197 RTF 357148 Closing 20/10/2026

Contact officer Bashan Fesolai on 08 8951 5625 or bashan.fesolai@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/youth-justice

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357148
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.

Primary objective
Provide care, supervision and support to vulnerable young people with complex behaviours residing at the Youth Supported Bail facility, Department of
Corrections. Participate in culturally safe programs including education, activities and services which enhance, support and encourage young people’s
positive social development and welfare to support effective reintegration into the community.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide supervision and support for individuals within Central Australia Region, Youth Justice, Department of Corrections.
2. Participate in a 24 hour/7 days per week roster program and actively take part in rostered activities.
3. Apply protocols and procedures in the care and supervision of young people as prescribed, taking a proactive approach in reporting issues and incidents

to prevent harm and enhance planned group and individual needs.
4. Participate in or lead programs to meet treatment and care plan requirements.
5. Willingness to assist in the preparation of relevant documentation such as assessments, case reports, court reports, and affidavits.
6. Ensure feedback and monitoring processes are followed to ensure case management and other requirements can be met.
7. Support high-quality service provision and participate in supervision, performance management and continuing training and professional development.
8. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality,

safe services and workplaces.
9. Participate as a constructive team member and foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary practice and positive, strong role modelling.
10. Adopt a principled approach and adhere to the Department of Corrections values and Code of Conduct at all times.
11. Contribute to quality practice and safety improvement discussions.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable young people with highly complex behaviours including an understanding of child and adolescent

development, issues with alcohol and drug use, poverty, cultural identity, mental health and disability.
2. In-depth knowledge of the supervision requirements of young people, including treatment and practice protocols and procedures in use within the

team, and when to escalate issues.
3. Knowledge of child and adolescent development models and theories including trauma informed practice and working knowledge of de-escalation and

conflict resolution techniques.
4. Well-developed teamwork, consultative, collaborative skills and experience in the supervision of and providing services to young people.
5. Experience working within standards (Policy and Procedures) service delivery models and regulatory frameworks, as they apply to young people in care.
6. High level of personal integrity and ethical standards to ensure ability to demonstrate exemplary behaviour reflective of the department’s values and

Code of Conduct.
7. Hold completed MAYBO, conflict management and physical intervention training certificate or possess the ability and willingness to undertake this

training prior to commencement in the role.
8. Participate in the Department’s rostered After-Hours Service and assist in delivering the Department’s statutory responses in accordance with the

Emergency Management Act.
9. Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles and light planes as required and ability to undertake travel including overnight stays as necessary.
10. Hold a current C class NT Driver Licence
Desirable
1. Qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, Community Services, Case Management or similar.
2. Senior First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation with a minimum of 6 months validity or ability to acquire.

Further information
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and hold a current Working with Children Clearance. Successful
applicants Criminal History Check must be confirmed. A criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. Applicants must agree
to work the rotational shift roster.