At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead youth services and support young people in custody to build better futures.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on making a real difference in young people's lives.
- Benefits: Earn $81,496 - $98,955 per year plus super, with ongoing full-time stability.
- Other info: Strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact while leading a passionate team in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in human services or welfare practice is highly desirable.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Help young people in custody make safer choices and build better futures.
Lead youth services and support young people through their time in custody.
Help shape targeted programs for young people aged 18 to 25. Get the chance to lead a team while making a real difference.
Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
What you will do As a team leader, you will support services for young people in custody. You will lead staff and help deliver programs that meet their welfare needs.
You will
coordinate targeted programs and services for young people aged 18 to 25lead and support staff who provide youth services, case management and on-call supportcomplete focused welfare assessments and respond to referrals for young peopleprovide clear advice and training to staff who work with young people in custodyhelp develop, deliver and review the youth framework and related programs About you A relevant qualification or experience in human services, welfare practice or a related field would be highly desirable.
You should also understand how correctional settings work.
You should also have: resilience and confidence when giving advice, receiving feedback and handling difficult situationsstrong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisionsgood people skills and the ability to build trust with people from different backgroundsleadership skills that help you guide staff, set clear expectations and manage daily work To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email John O'' and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce to apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter.
Attachments can be uploaded in . doc, . docx, . pdf, . txt or . rtf successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Child safe statement of commitment The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality.
Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon.
We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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