Senior Community Youth Justice Officer
Department of Corrections
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Youth Justice
Job title Senior Community Youth Justice Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Alice Springs, Darwin
Position number 27308 RTF 344616 Closing 05/07/2026
Contact officer Darwin: Julian McGuinness, Manager, Community Youth Justice at ***email_hidden***
Alice Springs: Kate House, Manager, Community Youth Justice at [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=344616
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
As a statutory officer, supervise a caseload of high risk or vulnerable young people subject to non-custodial orders, to support young
people to reduce offending and minimise future contact with the criminal justice system.
Context statement
The Youth Justice Act 2005 and other legislation provides the Department of Corrections the statutory responsibility for supervising young
people who are subject to supervision under a non-custodial order and monitoring the compliance of young people subject to an order
with conditions.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. As a statutory officer, supervise a caseload of high risk or vulnerable young people subject to non-custodial orders, to support young
people to reduce offending and minimise future contact with the criminal justice system.
2. Undertake complex risk assessments to identify criminogenic risks and needs and formulate a structured approach to youth
supervision in order to help reduce the risk of further offending.
3. Use research, investigation, analysis and writing skills to undertake comprehensive pre-sentence and pre-release assessments to the
courts, Parole Board and Commissioner Department of Corrections assessing suitability for supervision in the community and making
recommendations as to appropriate conditions and monitoring requirements.
4. Use a strengths-based approach and culturally appropriate tools and resources to deliver individualised case management which
motivates young people to make pro-social choices and engender positive behaviour change.
5. Utilise contemporary tools such as electronic monitoring and drug testing in individualised case management practice to monitor and
enforce conditions of supervision.
6. Identify and respond to non-compliance through timely investigation, gathering of evidence and preparation of breach reports to the
relevant authority, in accordance with departmental decision-making frameworks.
7. Review assessments, reports and plans developed by other Community Youth Justice Officers and provide feedback as appropriate.
8. Deliver specially designed psycho-educational offence-related programs to offenders in a group or individual setting.
9. Participate in the Department’s after-hours service.
10. Travel within the NT, remote travel required, 4WD included.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide accurate information, influence others, and prepare
professional written reports, often within tight time constraints.
2. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills and an ability to provide individualised case management services to improve
outcomes for young people.
3. A sound understanding of the legislation including principles and functions of supervision in statutory and non-statutory interventions.
4. Demonstrated prioritisation and co-ordination skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain
confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues in an appropriate and professional manner.
5. Demonstrated administration skills and proficiency in the use of a variety of computer applications and databases for research, record
keeping and document production.
6. Demonstrated high level of proven initiative and self-motivation to work independently as well as part of a team.
7. Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to Aboriginal cultural issues with the ability to interact effectively with people of
diverse cultures.
8. Current NT Drivers Licence and the ability to drive
9. Ability to participate in an after-hours on-call roster as required.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in one or more: Social Work, Behavioural Studies, Psychology, Criminology, Law or related field.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance and undergo a Criminal History Check. A
criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position.
Approved: March 2026 Sasha Dennis, Deputy Commissioner YJ and CC
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Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Community Youth Justice
Job title Senior Community Youth Justice Officer Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $92,910 - $110,781 Location Alice Springs, Darwin
Position number 27308 RTF 344616 Closing 05/07/2026
Contact officer Darwin: Julian McGuinness, Manager, Community Youth Justice at ***email_hidden***
Alice Springs: Kate House, Manager, Community Youth Justice at [email protected]
About the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=344616
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
As a statutory officer, supervise a caseload of high risk or vulnerable young people subject to non-custodial orders, to support young
people to reduce offending and minimise future contact with the criminal justice system.
Context statement
The Youth Justice Act 2005 and other legislation provides the Department of Corrections the statutory responsibility for supervising
young people who are subject to supervision under a non-custodial order and monitoring the compliance of young people subject to an
order with conditions.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. As a professional statutory officer, supervise a caseload of high risk or vulnerable young people subject to non-custodial orders, to
support young people to reduce offending and minimise future contact with the criminal justice system.
2. Undertake complex risk assessments to identify criminogenic risks and needs and formulate a structured approach to youth
supervision in order to help reduce the risk of further offending.
3. Use research, investigation, analysis and writing skills to undertake comprehensive pre-sentence and pre-release assessments to the
courts, Parole Board and Commissioner Department of Corrections assessing suitability for supervision in the community and making
recommendations as to appropriate conditions and monitoring requirements.
4. Use a strengths-based approach and culturally appropriate tools and resources to deliver individualised case management which
motivates young people to make pro-social choices and engender positive behaviour change.
5. Utilise contemporary tools such as electronic monitoring and drug testing in individualised case management practice to monitor and
enforce conditions of supervision.
6. Identify and respond to non-compliance through timely investigation, gathering of evidence and preparation of breach reports to the
relevant authority, in accordance with departmental decision-making frameworks.
7. Review assessments, reports and plans developed by other Community Youth Justice Officers and provide feedback as appropriate.
8. Deliver specially designed psycho-educational offence-related programs to offenders in a group or individual setting.
9. Participate in the Department’s after-hours service.
10. Travel within the NT, remote travel required, 4WD included.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Tertiary qualifications in one or more: Social Work, Behavioural Studies, Psychology, Criminology, Law or related field.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide accurate information, influence others, and prepare
professional written reports, often within tight time constraints.
3. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills and an ability to provide individualised case management services to improve
outcomes for young people.
4. A sound understanding of the legislation including principles and functions of supervision in statutory and non-statutory interventions.
5. Demonstrated prioritisation and co-ordination skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain
confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues in an appropriate and professional manner.
6. Demonstrated administration skills and proficiency in the use of a variety of computer applications and databases for research, record
keeping and document production.
7. Demonstrated high level of proven initiative and self-motivation to work independently as well as part of a team.
8. Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to Aboriginal cultural issues with the ability to interact effectively with people of
diverse cultures.
9. Current NT Drivers Licence and the ability to drive.
10. Ability to participate in an after-hours on-call roster as required.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance and undergo a Criminal History Check. A
criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position.
