Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Youth Justice Bail Support
Job title Youth Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Tennant Creek
Position number 79250144 RTF 328152 Closing 13/08/2025
Contact officer Lisa Joy at lisa.joy@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=328152
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, 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 Barkly 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 adheres 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. Current C class driver’s 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 applicant/s 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.