Youth Worker Custodial Justice Fixed Term and Relief Employment RegisterDepartment for Education, Children and Young PeopleApplications must be submitted by Tuesday 18 March, 2025 11:55 PM AEST.Award/Classification:Health and Human Services Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4$83,011 to $95,547 per annumEmployment type:Fixed-term, flexible, full-time, part-timeRegion:North West, StatewideWe work in collaboration, using trauma-informed practice, to maximize a young person's potential and participation on return to the community. 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.Conditions of Employment:Salary: $83,011 to $95,547 pro rata per annum (paid as hourly rate) + 11.5% Superannuation + 6.5% Correctional Allowance + Shift Work allowancesClassification: General Stream Band 4Award/Agreement: Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) AwardLocation: North – Ashley Youth Detention Centre, DeloraineHours of Work: Fixed-term and relief work starting ASAP for a period of up to 12 monthsPlease note: The Register is reviewed regularly to determine suitability against the duties. You will be notified of the outcome of your suitability and contacted should a fixed-term vacancy arise. Registers are NOT a vacancy; they are used to fill short, urgent, fixed-term vacancies to ensure business continuity. Suitable applicants will be required to complete training and induction on site, prior to your first shift. Suitability does NOT guarantee any offer of employment will be made. This Register does not preclude other Youth Worker positions from being advertised.As a Youth Worker, you will guide young people in a custodial environment to reach their full potential. This involves engaging young people in activities that promote self-growth, to support their return to the community.About YouTo succeed long term in this role, you should possess the following skills and attributes:Genuine motivation to work with, lead, and provide direction to vulnerable young peopleExperience or knowledge of providing high-quality support, care, and supervision of young peopleExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with young people, professional staff, families, and communityThe ability to manage difficult and sometimes aggressive behaviour, to de-escalate and maintain professionalismAlign to our workplace values: Kind, Connected, Committed, RespectfulDuties Include:Working as part of a team to motivate and engage young people in programs and activities that promote learning, fun, and personal development.Providing high-quality care, support, and supervision for young people consistent with legislative requirements, Agency policies, and operating procedures.Establishing positive and professional relationships with young people, within the context of a therapeutic, and trauma-informed model of care.Addressing and responding to challenging and aggressive behaviour, using approved de-escalation and intervention techniques.Maintaining and ensuring the safety and security of the centre, residents, and colleagues, ensuring timely reporting of risks and required maintenance in line with work health and safety and risk management requirements.Undertaking administrative duties including best practice records management processes associated with information sharing, collection, and dissemination.Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.Current Tasmanian Working with Children RegistrationAble to meet the psychological suitability and physical fitness deemed appropriate for custodial youth justice duties*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. The following checks are to be conducted:Conviction checks in the following areas:a) crimes of violenceb) sex-related offencesc) serious drug offencesd) crimes involving dishonestye) serious traffic offencesIdentification checkDisciplinary action in previous employment check.*Suitable applicants will be required to undergo psychological testing prior to interview and consent to an independent medical assessment to confirm their suitability for this role.Desirable Requirements: Current first aid certificate; current Driver's licence; Knowledge and expertise consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate IV or above as relevant to Youth Work, Youth Justice, or Correctional Practice/Administration.How to Apply:We encourage you to speak to the Contact Officer and review the FAQ's prior to applying for an overview of the workplace and duties.Please submit a resume and written statement answering: What has interested or motivated you to apply for this role? What skills, knowledge or attributes are needed to make you a good Youth Worker?For more information on the duties (Contact Officer):Department for Education, Children and Young People
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