Administrative Officer 4 (Remuneration Package Range $88,448 - $100,839)
Darwin Youth Detention Centre
Several ongoing vacancies are available in either Alice Springs or Darwin subject to negotiation with the successful applicant

• Support vulnerable young people in detention centres in Darwin & Alice Springs
• Contribute to a secure, culturally safe & therapeutic setting for young people
• Encourage social development & demonstrate genuine care & compassion

Apply your personal life experiences and contribute to the social development and rehabilitation of young people in detention.

Department of Corrections (DOC) takes a whole-of-life approach to addressing the vulnerabilities in our society through providing support services to create positive change for children, families, communities and seniors.

As a Youth Justice Officer, your primary objective is to provide care, supervision and support to vulnerable young people in youth detention centres and ensure their needs are met within a secure, culturally safe and therapeutic setting, in accordance with the Model of Care and relevant legislation.

Located in either the Darwin or Alice Springs Detention Centres, you play an integral role supporting and encouraging the social development and improvement of the wellbeing of children and young people in detention. Your personal life experiences, strong role modelling, along with your genuine care and compassion will assist you provide the necessary supervision and support required to foster a positive workplace culture and participate in the delivery of education, programs and activities. Working across supervised teams you will partake in a 24 hour/7 days per week roster program, work with a high level of integrity and adhere to the Department’s values and the Code of Conduct.

We appreciate this is a challenging yet rewarding role, you will initially commence as a temporary employee on a 15-month full time contract and upon completion of your successful studies you will gain Certificate IV in Youth Justice. This will allow you to apply to have your employment status changed to ongoing.

In return, you will receive a competitive remuneration package inclusive of a competitive salary, shift penalties six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, 11.5% superannuation, 17.5% annual leave loading, a rewarding career in the NT Government and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living and working in the Northern Territory.

To be successful, you require a current Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance (or ability to acquire), an unrestricted driver’s licence and criminal history check.

This is a great time to consider moving to the Territory. Reward yourself with an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance.

• Darwin - Enjoy colourful tropical sunsets and spectacular lightning displays, and experience a traditional saltwater welcome, dance or smoking ceremony by Darwin’s First Nations People, the Larrakia People. You will find Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.
  
• Alice Springs - Nestled in the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Experience a traditional

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Phillip Hughes on 08 8951 1022 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 46800
Closing date: 16.02.2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search