This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate 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.
About the Role
Provide high-level interventions and support for young people through:
- Assisting youth in their participation in diversionary programs
- Support the Magistrates Court (Specialist Youth Division) and the Supreme Court through the preparation of court reports and attending court.
- Conduct assessments, develop case plans and supervise a caseload of identified clients on legal orders.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with a range of government and non- government stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their assessed need and monitor the progress of the young person.
What we're offering
- To be part of a child-safe, values-based organisation
- Flexible working options to support work life balance
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
Period of Appointment
ASAP for 12 months
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.
Hours per fortnight
76 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
- Current Drivers Licence
- Satisfy one of the following:
- Bachelor Degree (AQF level 7 qualification) in a discipline relevant to the work; OR
- Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (AQF level 5 or 6 qualification) in a discipline relevant to the work, for example of Youth Work, Behavioural Science or Community Services
- 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
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
Information for Applicants (PDF)
How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.
Applicants should include:
- a 1–2 page short form application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.
The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.
Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
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: Stephanie Sluis
Title: Team Leader - Community Youth Justice
Phone: (03) 6777 1183
Email: stephanie.sluis@decyp.tas.gov.au