Youth Justice Caseworker
Ongoing Full-Time – Location: Dubbo
Clerk Grade 6/7 Salary ($107,131 – $116,969 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
This is a targeted recruitment. While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Your role
Provide front line services to young people at an Orana Youth Justice Centre. This involves providing a range of quality externally and internally sourced services to detainees, youth justice conferencing clients, victims of crime, court‐mandated young people and their families. The Youth Justice caseworker is part of a multi‐disciplined team that aims to reduce re‐offending, enhance functioning and support reintegration into families and the community.
What You'll Do
* Undertake case management activities that target appropriate areas of need/risk to the young person re‐offending. This includes case planning, organising and facilitating case conferences and delivering offence‐focused intervention programmes to young people.
* Work collaboratively with Youth Justice staff such as other JJ Caseworkers, Youth Officers and Psychologists, along with a range of government and non‐government stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their individual case plan and monitor the progress of the young person.
* Work closely with courts, parole authorities, review panels and legal professionals and provide clear and concise advice, briefings, reports and other formal written communication for internal and external stakeholders.
* Use detailed structured screening and assessment tools to identify the risks and needs of young people and determine the level and types of interventions/programmes required, including family and crisis interventions.
* 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 accurate, up to date client information is available to support effective case management, planning, decision making and quality assurance.
* Provide young people and their families with the tools, information and support to create positive change in their lives and contribute more productively within their community.
* 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.
* Current NSW Working with Children Clearance.
* Current NSW Driver's Licence.
* Experience of travelling larger distances to meet with clients in regional and rural settings.
Required Checks and Clearances
* National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
* Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
Application Requirements
You will need to attach an up‐to‐date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below.
* Caseworkers work closely with a range of service providers. Provide an example of where you have had to work collaboratively, influence and negotiate with inter‐agency partners or stakeholders. What was your role and what was the outcome?
* Describe a situation where a problem occurred that was not anticipated and describe what you did and what was the outcome.
Application Deadline
Applications close Sunday, 22nd March 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Contact
Kelvin Cook – 0428 255 379 or kelvin.cook@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Olivia Alipalo – 0477 323 408 or olivia.alipalo@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
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.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank You
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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