Aboriginal Youth Justice Caseworker – Wollongong

This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.

Your role is committed to improving outcomes for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You will provide front line services to young people at the Wollongong Youth Justice Community Office. This involves providing a range of quality externally and internally sourced services to detainees, youth justice conferencing clients, victims of crime and court mandated young people and their families. The role is part of a multi-disciplined team that aims to reduce re-offending of young people, enhance their functioning and support reintegration into their families and the community.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain relationships with the Aboriginal community and key stakeholders to successfully provide and deliver front line services to young people.
• Undertake case management activities that target appropriate areas of need/risk to the young person re-offending, including case planning, organising and facilitating case conferences and delivering offence focused intervention programs.
• Work collaboratively with Youth Justice staff and a range of government and non-government stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their individual case plan and monitor their progress.
• Work closely with courts, parole authorities, review panels and legal professionals, providing clear and concise advice, briefings, reports and other formal written communication.
• Use detailed structured screening and assessment tools to identify the risks and needs of young people and determine the level and types of interventions/programs required.
• Monitor outcome plans and case plans for compliance and progress in line with required operational standards and take appropriate actions.
• Maintain accurate records and data integrity of relevant information systems to ensure up to date client information is available to support effective case management.
• Provide young people and their families with the tools, information and support to create positive change in their lives.
• Contribute to the therapeutic nature of Youth Justice services including behaviour management of young people and reflective practice with staff.
• Adapt to changes 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 related field or equivalent experience.
• NSW Working with Children Check clearance.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

This is an identified position and only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding career.
• Flexible, autonomous work environment.
• Competitive pay and conditions.
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

We collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.